“If you absolutely, positively need to be able to wheelie at any time, this would be the bike for you.” That’s how Loz Blain described the incredible Super Duke R in a New Atlas review when KTM released it in 2014. KTM had a much quicker description – they just called it “The Beast.”
Campaigned by Rennie Scaysbrook (the current Pikes Peak motorcycle record holder), this Team Cycle News/KTM USA KTM 1290 Super Duke R was the machine he raced in his rookie attempt. He earned pole position and an eventual fourth place in the 2016 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with this KTM.
Rennie is the Road Test Editor for Cycle News – Team Cycle News headed KTM’s first appearance at Pikes Peak in 2016 as a joint effort, where they took a long term press fleet 1290 Super Duke R and converted it into a racer using KTM’s PowerParts catalog. Everything was documented during the build, which you can read here. Additional stories about Rennie’s experience can be found at this link.
This example is VIN: VBKV39402FM916366. The seller purchased the bike December 2019 from Rennie Scaysbrook through an Iconic auction and states, “Absolutely adore this bike but just don’t have the room for it with all the extra parts that came with it.”
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 1,500 miles. The odometer shows 8,022 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Changed the oil. Runs great but shows “Not Legal” on dash when starting but can be hidden with the push of a button.”
Modifications:
The following parts were fitted for the Pikes Peak race:
• KTM PowerParts Akrapovic EVO titanium full exhaust
• KTM PowerParts race map (done in house at KTM USA at Murrieta, CA).
• K&N air filter
• KTM PowerParts SAS removal kit
• KTM PowerParts rearsets
• KTM PowerParts CNC-machined upper and lower triple clamps
• KTM PowerParts WP Racing steering damper
• KTM PowerParts race bodywork
• WP Racing fork cartridge kit and .90kg springs
• WP Racing competition rear shock
• Two Airtech race belly pans
• Drive Systems chain and sprocket kit
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires with date codes of 3417 and 4017.
The sale includes one key, original exhaust, many original parts, Pirelli Diablo Superbike slicks (new rear, used front) on Dymag carbon fiber wheels.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection: “Never been down but went off at Pikes Peak between hay bales and guard rail. A scrape on the frame from rubbing on guard rail and some scratches.”
Currently located in Glendale, California, this KTM is offered on a clean Ohio title. Have any 1290 Super Duke R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
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