Speaking of sports and leisure travel, most people may have the first impression of comfort or strong power, but this is not KTM’s definition of sports and leisure travel. For this Austrian company that is taking a detour, the only premise of sports and leisure travel is to be able to carry people to knees, take people off the track, and bring you unique stimulation...
After 5 years, KTM once again awakened its most sporty leisure travel model, the 1290 SUPER DUKE GT, the official price is 221,800 yuan. Compared with the price when it first appeared in 2017, the current 1290 GT has slightly increased, but the iteration of configuration can fully support this pricing.
Parameter configuration:
New model 1290 GT and the old model have the following differences.
1. Appearance iteration.
Like the current 1290 SDR and 1290 ADV, the new 1290 GT has also been upgraded to a family-style front face, with an overall look that is more sporty. The stamped air intake integrated in the center of the headlights shows that this car is not easy to mess with.
Although the shape is very sporty, the 1290 GT essentially optimizes the SUV. The pedals are adjustable, the handlebars are adjustable, and the windshield is adjustable, and the windshield is adjustable. Everything is to make your riding process more comfortable. The subframe of the vehicle has also been strengthened. Not only can it support the back seat with people or shelve a fully loaded suitcase, but two side boxes can also be hung on both sides of the subframe, providing rich storage capabilities for the motorcycle brigade.
Officially describes the 1290 GT as "like a ballistic missile". This is true, especially when you observe the car from the side, the sides of the fuel tank are shallowly surrounding the front of the car, forming a slightly sharp-angled warhead, and the side box at the rear of the car is also like a tail wing. At this time, the 1290 GT looks like a missile.
2. The engine is stronger.
022 1290 GT is equipped with KTM's latest generation 1301cc 75° V-type twin-cylinder engine, with a maximum power of 130kw/9500rpm and a maximum torque of 141nm/7000rpm. It is equipped with a hydraulic clutch, sliding clutch, and titanium alloy valve. The engine piston uses the forging process borrowed from F1 and has strong compressive resistance. The double ignition system not only improves combustion stability, but also strengthens combustion efficiency. All this is mixed together, which ultimately allows the engine to achieve an ultra-long maintenance cycle of 15,000 kilometers.
Combined with the 23L fuel tank and the official fuel consumption of 5.99L per 100 kilometers, the 1290 GT can achieve a cruising range of at least 350 kilometers.
3. The technology configuration is upgraded again.
new 1290 GT can be said to be a complete result of KTM's electronic control research. For example, cycling mode adjustment, ABS closing, traction control, fixed speed and battery life, tire pressure monitoring and other functions are standard. However, for public upgrade models, the above configuration can only be said to be commonplace. What really interests the 1290 GT is its semi-active suspension and TBT+ functions.
WP's semi-active suspension system has always been a good partner for the 1290 GT series models. With just one button, the suspension system will automatically adjust the shock absorption system through the data collected by the sensor, and adjust the damping, load and anti-counterattack rate in real time through the SCU (suspended control unit). It also monitors rider position with information provided by suspension stroke sensors and accelerometers, ensuring optimal suspension performance under a variety of conditions.
and the TBT+ function is also called advanced route planning navigation. As the name suggests, you can plan the cycling route directly on the instrument. TBT+ allows riders to view GPS during riding. It can collect up to 5 custom destinations in the system and supports offline navigation. This configuration is the first time KTM has used on motorcycles, which is indeed very convenient for SUVs.
In addition to the above standard electrical control, KTM has also added optional electronic control modules such as fast gear shifting, ramp assistance, and motorcycle sliding management to the 1290 GT, so consumers can configure additional configurations according to their actual needs.
in other configurations The 1290 GT is not significantly different from the old model. The brakes are still front and rear Brebo calipers, front Brebo STYLEMA opposite four-piston calipers + 320mm floating disc *2, rear Brebo dual-piston calipers + 240mm brake discs.
seat cushion also uses split seat cushions, and the seating space between the driver and the passenger is not invaded. At the same time, the 835mm seat height makes this upgraded beast not keep most people out. With the new five-spoke wheel set and Pirelli Angle GT high-performance leisure and voyage tires, I believe the 1290 GT will definitely bring new surprises in handling.
Summary:
Sports and leisure travel seems to have become a new wave since Honda released the NT1100 in China, and the 1290 GT, which originated from the flagship street car, happens to be the most unique existence in the sports and leisure travel. The characteristics of the public upgrade V dual engine are just right to deal with the special road situation in my country. Some hardware from the 1290 SDR has also laid a solid foundation for the GT's sporty tone. The only uncertainty at present is whether consumers' enthusiasm for the four-cylinder has faded. If everyone no longer blindly prefers the four-cylinder, the 1290 GT will definitely occupy a solid place in the sports cruise market.
