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KTM 890 DU
‘THE SCALPEL’ JUST GOT SH
rallel twin; 89kW (121hp) at 92
Nm at 7750rpm; 14L tank; 166k
d torque (+11kW/16hp and 12N
-3kg) and improved electronic
nts over 790 Duke predecessor
Euro 5 emissions regulations.
hts include fully adjustable
uspension, Brembo Stylema
rs, plus lean angle-sensitive
ABS and traction control.
Due second quarter 2020.KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
EVERYBODY LOVES A BEAST BETWEEN THEIR LEGS
1301cc 75-degree V-twin; 132kW (180hp) at 9500rpm;
140Nm at 8000rpm; 16L tank; 189kg (dry)
New chassis said to be three times stiffer and uses
engine as a stressed member. Every component is
claimed to be lighter for a 6kg overall reduction. The
tank is two-litres smaller, however.
Gets cornering ABS and traction control; fully
adjustable WP Apex suspension; Brembo’s radial-
mounted Stylema four-piston calipers.
Check out those sexy, snaking header pipes.
Due first quarter 2020.MV AGUSTA SUPERVELOCE 800
JUST AS EYE-WATERING AS THE THINLY VEILED CONCEPT
798cc triple; 108kW (148hp) at 13,000rpm;
88Nm at 10,600rpm; 16.5L tank; 173kg (dry)
Uses MV’s F3 800 platform (Brutale, Dragster) albeit with
a unique subframe while adding an eight-level traction
control system, cruise control, a quickshifter and a
5.0-inch TFT screen with smartphone connectivity.
High-spec Serie Oro (limited to 300 units worldwide,
and already sold out at $49,990) features carbon-fibre
bodywork, different wheels and a 1+2 exhaust outlet
system.
MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 1000 RR
A WAR OF NAKED ITALIAN SUPERMODELS HAS BEGUN
998cc inline four; 153kW (208hp) at 13,000rpm;
116Nm at 11,000rpm; 16L tank; 186kg (dry)
(156kW/212hp with race exhaust and ECU mapping).
The Brutale 1000 Serie Oro (300 units worldwide),
at $71,990 rideaway, has already sold out, so expect
a considerably reduced – though still premium –
asking price for this full-production version.
As per the Serie Oro, the Brutale 1000 RR gets
electronic Ohlins suspension (including steering
damper) and Brembo’s Stylema front calipers
assisted by Bosch 9M Plus ABS and traction control
with race mode.
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