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Sports Touring

KTM1290 SUPER DUKE GT The 1290 Super Duke R got KTM thinking. What if you could match The Beast’s interstellar
performance to all-day, two-up comfort? What if you could train the most dynamic naked bike
$24,995 ever to race any paved road the world has on offer — regardless of the weather? Over and over
again? So they brought out the big guns, aiming for state-of-the-art ergonomics, electronics and
extreme stamina. The result is a long-distance V-twin rocket that proudly roars past the top of the
food chain, hungry for more. A motorcycle that is equally happy hunting horizons as it is chasing
superbikes. Welcome to the world of the 1290 Super Duke GT, where refi nement, comfort, speed
and ultimate performance rule.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 75° V-twin-cylinder, four-stroke Seat height: 835mm
Displacement: 1301cc Kerb weight: 205kg (dry)
Power/Torque: 127kW/144Nm Fuel capacity: 23L
Transmission: Six-speed, slipper clutch, chain fi nal drive Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
Tyres: NA unlimited km/15,000km
VERDICT: ADRENALINE EXPRESS

Whack the throttle wide open in the middle of a nasty corner. Brake hard while fully leant over. KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S $23,995
No harm is done — just grin and rocket on. Even when you’re bending the laws of physics,
KTM’s combination of 160hp, 140Nm of torque and a mere 238kg is kept in check by the most
advanced electronics in the world of motorcycling. All you have to do is focus on the road ahead
— and hold on tight. But the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S offers buttery smooth cruising as
well, if that’s what you really want ...
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 75° V-twin-cylinder, four-stroke Seat height: 860mm
Displacement: 1301cc Kerb weight: 215kg (dry)
Power/Torque: 119kW/140Nm Fuel capacity: 23L
Transmission: Six-speed, slipper clutch, chain Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
fi nal drive unlimited km/15,000km
Tyres: F: 120/70ZR19 R: 170/60ZR17
VERDICT: FIT FOR ANYTHING

MV AGUSTA TURISMO VELOCE 800 A new dimension. A world of sweeping bends and clear straights. Stunning scenery, hairpin
bends and open roads. Unique sensations and just one name: Turismo Veloce. MV Agusta
$21,499 cuts out the clichés to outline a new way of touring.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Three-cylinder, four-stroke, 12-valve Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 19/55ZR17
Displacement: 789cc Seat height: 850mm
Power/Torque: 81kW @ 10,000rpm/80Nm Kerb weight: 191kg (dry)
@ 8500rpm Fuel capacity: 20L
Transmission: Six-speed, wet multi-plate Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
clutch, chain fi nal drive unlimited km/NA
VERDICT: PURE EMOTION

The revolutionary design concept behind this MV Agusta Tourer has spawned two versions: MV AGUSTA VELOCE 800 LUSSO
The Turismo Veloce — for those eager to enjoy lightweight sportiness without having to
compromise on features such as full LED lights and the instrument cluster with large 5in $24,999 LUSSO RC $27,999
TFT colour display and Bluetooth. The Turismo Veloce Lusso — with electronically controlled
suspension that uses dynamic performance data fed by the inertial platform. The Turismo
Veloce weaves through the twists and turns with even greater comfort and effi ciency.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Three-cylinder, four-stroke, 12-valve Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 19/55ZR17
Displacement: 789cc Seat height: 850mm
Power/Torque: 81kW @ 10,000rpm/80Nm Kerb weight: 191kg (dry)
@ 8500rpm Fuel capacity: 20L
Transmission: Six-speed, wet multi-plate Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
clutch, chain fi nal drive unlimited km/NA
VERDICT: SUBLIME

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