It looks like updates are coming to the KTM 1290 Super Duke R for the 2017 model year, if our spies can be believed. The changes appear to be mostly cosemetic, with the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R sporting a new split headlight design and more cowling over the radiator.
One can expect changes to occur under the skin of the updated KTM 1290 Super Duke R. We would guess an upgrade to the brakes package, with the Bosch MSC “cornering ABS” coming to the Super Duke R, as it is already on the new Super Duke GT.
We do know that suspension will stay the same, which is surprising because our next guess would have been the addition of electronic suspension, possible semi-active suspension, coming to the KTM 1290 Super Duke R, but the spy photos clearly show conventional knobs are present on the test mule.
The timing is right for KTM to refresh the 1290 Super Duke R, as the model has been out for three model years already.
Adding fuel to this fire, KTM North America just finished up a strong sales promotion to clear out leftover 2014 and 2015 model year Super Dukes, a move that can often indicate that a new model is waiting in the wings from an OEM.
We can expect the updated KTM 1290 Super Duke R to debut at either the INTERMOT show in Cologne, or the EICMA show in Milan, both later this year. Stay tuned.
Source: Bothan Spies
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