Bill had a recent visit to Radmoto to buy ‘winter clothing’ and he discovered the 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R has arrived and for sale, which is very exciting news indeed, right?
Both colours are here, black and matt orange, and you can see from the images the RC8 derived frame and new exhaust system. Not forgetting the new clocks and electronic package.
Bill managed to go on a ‘necessary’ ride making him the first journalist in South Africa to ride the new 2020 version. He then said, “it’s certainly different and wider around the tank and the new, and bigger, instrument pod is in your face because you’re leant towards them more”. “It also has a smoother power delivery and obviously turns quicker with the new chassis, and just feels more refined in all areas”.
All well and good then, and he apologises for the Suzuki MotoGP jacket whilst on a KTM bike, that he seems to wear everyday anyway, even to bed…weirdo…
We will be doing a far more in depth review when we can, of course…
Meanwhile, if you’re ‘buying spares’ for KTM motorbikes, go and admire the new Super Duke R and maybe even get to ‘sit’ on it, if you know what we mean?
Go to www.radmoto.co.za (011 234 507) for more information.
