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Key facts KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE GT (2016) : What you need to know before you buy

Model sold in 2016 2017 2018

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Performance

  • Max speed : approximately 250 km/h (155.30 mph)

Prices

Basic version
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18,200€

Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 12 reviews

French 1290 gt Model 2018
owner for 2 years, no worries, just happiness Rating : 5/5
French La Mouche Model 2017
I‘ve got one and I can tell you, it‘s a real head turner Rating : 5/5
Le mix parfait
French Cadurque Model 2017
After 2 decades with a 4-cylinder, here I am, testing a 1290 gt and a 1290 adventure s....
After the test ride, I signed up for the gt and have now been riding it for almost 3000kms.
A fabulous bike, a crazy engine, great suspension and very decent comfort. Admittedly, it's not exactly "Grand Tourisme", but with its suitcases and the top case I've installed, there's plenty to do.
It's not complicated; every time I ride it, I get a banana! The only drawbacks for me are the vibrations in the footrests, which also have no foam grip, and the fuel consumption, which is far from that of a 4-wheeler... at the same time, it's very hard to keep this bike in line and therefore frugal on fuel.
For winter, I took the heated comfort saddle option, and when combined with the original heated grips, it's hard to get cold.
The regulator isn't very well placed, but it's easy to use.
In short, I recommend this bike 10000%. It's not cheap, but when you consider the price/equipment/pleasure ratio, it's worth it! Rating : 5/5
French Benus Model 2018
When I saw it, all I wanted to do was buy one.
The decision's made, I'm going to go for a test drive, because there's no shortage of roads for this model.
See you after the test.
The only thing that might put me off is the price!
Bénus Rating : 5/5
super moto GT
French alainmom Model 2017
Superb bike, agile and super-stable, really nice electronics.
2000 km this summer Italian lakes in duo and really comfortable (saddle redone by saddler). very safe engine pickup, exceptional braking. 2017 model since July 7500 km. I never get tired of it. Thank you KTM Rating : 5/5
French JP
Hello is it really more comfortable the saddle redone by your saddler especially what does the passenger think ... and for the legs of the passenger not too folded ... the saddle thicker and how much?
Thanks for your comments Cdt JP. Rating : 4/5
French Olivier Model 2016
What happiness âœŒï¸ Rating : 5/5
French Alex Model 2016
I've owned this machine for 8 months...it's a real pleasure to own this bike, it's almost perfect, it's the ultimate weapon on the road. Rating : 5/5
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French Chris Model 2016
Inevitably biased, since I've got one in the garage. After a taste of the R, I switched to the GT for more versatility. Admittedly, the bubble protection is nothing like that of a real GT, but it's still good for the neck. Compared to the R, it's a lot cooler, all things considered, because it kicks ass, but with a little more progressiveness, less violence, because the R, .... on the other hand, feels heavier than the R, especially when entering corners, where you have to push a little harder to get to the chord point. The Angel GT tires don't perform as well (but are more durable), and the ABS and antiskid are triggered much more often. The GT is a very good bike, whatever the road! Rating : 5/5
French Moonboy Model 2017
A very successful GT spirit... Rating : 5/5
Encore un peu plus
French zoizo Model 2017
Enthused by the test ride of the SuperDuke 1290, though not practical enough for daily use or travel in terms of carrying capacity, I was looking forward to the GT, hoping for much better in this respect.
But what a pity not to be able to fit a top case in addition to the side cases, so the GT label is only half used.
In my department, it's impossible to find a test model, as the bike is distributed piecemeal, which means I don't know if the electronically-controlled suspension is at least as good as the classic suspension on its SD sister (all the bikes I've tried with electronic suspension have failed to convince me).
If they'd kept the SD's classic chassis, it wouldn't have done any harm to its handling, and they'd have sold it at a more affordable price.
The 2017 Adventure will feature a new digital instrument panel, so let's hope that KTM will consider upgrading the GT in this direction, as well as adapting a top case mount.
But buying a bike at this price without trying it out, I wouldn't risk it, so too bad for now.
 Rating : 4/5
French Bilou Model 2016
Happy owners for 1 month ðŸ˜'
Duo or soloo....que du bonheur Rating : 5/5
peux t'on l'avoir en 106 ch?
French mapeste Model 2016
can it be modified for 106 hp? Rating : 5/5
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