The 2016 1290 Super Duke R from Austrian manufacturer KTM is already an awesome machine, earning the sobriquet “The Beast”, but it looks like German outfit Custom Wolf is about to turn the dial up to 11. Though existing only as a set of renderings at the moment, the 1290 Duke R concept, called the “Speed Bull”, is being worked on and will soon be finished.
According to an autoevolution report, Custom Wolf, working together with KTM distributor Motoroox, are in the midst of bringing the concept to life, and it is expected to hit the streets within the next few months. Changes made to the Super Duke R to turn it into Speed Bull include a 240 mm rear tyre, and quite possibly extensive chassis work, something Custom Wolf are renowned for.
In standard form the KTM 1290 Super Duke R has a V-twin, 1301 cc engine that puts out 173 hp and 144 Nm torque, with a dry weight of only 189 kg. With a power-to-weight ratio that low, the standard Super Duke is already a handful to ride, so just imagine what the Speed Bull must be like.
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nice beast!
What a beautiful/desirable Beast I must say. If only I am 25 years younger, I will buy this on impulse(love at first sight). I lover my Kawa ZZR but after looking at this beast, I’m afraid my ZZR will be so yesteryears.
It’s lighter, more powerful & brutal. With a rear tire bigger than most cars at 240mm, it sure look menacing. I can only salivate for now.