KTM had shown just how foolish and forgetful most other firms has become. Suspension is still satisfyingly chunky, with a set of fat 43mm upside-down WP forks up front and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the back.
Brakes are unchanged, with a four-piston caliper up front biting a mm disc. It means you need to squeeze harder to get the same stopping power, but offers more feel and is less likely to catch out a less-experienced rider. That said, ABS remains standard as it has since , when the Duke became the first with an anti-lock system , so novices need not worry about grabbing an instinctive fistful of lever in an emergency. The riding position has changed slightly — the seat sits 30mm higher and a new handlebar tilts the rider slightly further forwards — but it remains a surprisingly full-size bike.
All the lights are LEDs — from the new headlight unit to all four indicators to the tail-light. Compared back-to-back with the previous Duke, this new version looks a lot more aggressive, particularly the longer, pointier plastic reaching forwards from the new tank towards the forks, as well as the exposed subframe neatly highlighted in orange. On the road, it has a huge eye-catching presence.
Gearing is unchanged too, so top speed remains the same 65 to 75mph depending on how flat the road is and how tightly you tuck in. This is needed to help it pass Euro 4 legislation, but like most of the changes to the Duke adds weight. Taking into consideration the extra 2. When power is in such short supply — and when every makes the same claimed 15bhp — any extra kilos are likely to be noticed, especially in side-by-side acceleration.
A slightly shorter wheelbase and fractionally reduced trail give sportier geometry, which helps counter the extra weight, while tyres remain the same visually impressive if somewhat excessive front and rear.
But where the original Duke wore Indian-made MRF rubber tolerable in the dry, but sketchy in the wet , our test bike is on more familiar Metzler M5 Interacts. At the command and control center we find short-rise bars that push the rider up into a relatively upright position with a TFT instrument panel that covers all the informational bases in an easy-to-read format.
In spite of the deep-scoop seat that is offset by a tall fuel-tank hump and upswept subframe to ensconce the rider within the bike, the seat still rides at a moderate mm that may tax the shortest riders just a bit. Sure, the kg dry weight and low center of gravity makes it easy to wrangle around the parking lot , but tiptoes are still tiptoes, and tiptoes can be uncomfortable, especially for the inexperienced. The exposed Trellis frame on the Duke leaves little to the imagination and contributes as much to the overall look as any of the body parts.
Tubular steel members form the standing structure with a cast swingarm that works with a coil-over WP monoshock to articulate the rear wheel, but the strut comes with nothing beyond the minimal spring-preload adjustment.
WP supports the front end with a set of beefy, inverted 43 mm forks , but like the rear end, comes in plain vanilla only with fixed damping values. Out back, a mm disc and single-piston anchor slows the rear wheel with a twin-channel, Bosch 9MB ABS feature that provides the only safety net on the mini-Duke.
I think learner bikes should be as raw as possible, but concede that the ubiquity of anti-lock brakes means that riders have a reasonable expectation of always having it available. A water-cooled plant delivers the power to the tune of 11 kW to keep it A1 compliant , and of course, the water jacket serves a dual purpose by attenuating much of the mechanical noise from inside the case for cool and quiet operation. Needless to say, the water-cooling feature will hold itself in good stead in conditions that would have an air-cooled engine, and its rider, sweating something fierce.
Dual over-head cams time the four-valve head with a 33 mm throttle body to control the induction and a catalyst in the exhaust to help it meet emissions standards. A Bosch Engine Management System does the rest with a good old-fashioned cable to control the throttle ; no RbW nonsense here. The clutch is similarly simple with no slipper function, just a standard wet clutch pack to couple engine power to the six-speed transmission. The Gixess rolls with much the same look as its larger displacement brethren, which is to say, as a straight-up naked standard.
A compact headlight housing leads the way with spiky cowlings that strike a similar tone to that of the Duke without letting it become the dominant feature.
In fact, the Suzuki is generally an exercise in moderation that serves as a nice counter to the extremes of the Duke design. All three models deliver a superior power-to-weight ratio, peerless agility and extreme banking clearance, and all three are distinguished by top quality high tech components.
They are powered by the same highly developed, powerful and reliable DOHC singles as the Duke models , and However, similarities end at the frame. Combining precise handling with perfect stability at any speed, the ultra-lightweight geodesic of robot welded steel sections may remind some of the Duke models. However, the extremely rigid trellis frame has a significantly different geometry in order to do justice to the demands on ergonomics and riding dynamics of a true racer. A steeper steering head, less trail and a shorter wheelbase make the RC models even more agile and truly track worthy.
Compared to the Duke models, less suspension travel and a more aggressive suspension set-up underscore these virtues. Developed in cooperation with Brembo, the braking system includes a mm front brake disc as well as standard ABS for the RC and RC — an equipment level unparalleled in this segment for maximum safety.
This design trick contributes to centralise the masses, supporting the incomparable agility of the RC models. The racing bodywork, the narrow, flat tank and the clip-ons mounted below the upper triple clamp give the rider full mobility for commited track riding.
The fully equipped multi-functional cockpit not only informs about a multitude of parameters, all the way down to average fuel consumption and remaining range, but also supports riders on the hunt for new personal bests with an adjustable shift light.
The aerodynamic fairing removes the wind pressure from chest and arms, lowers helmet turbulence in a sporty riding position and ensures maximum top speed. And at the same time, thanks to the inimitable style of designer legend Gerald Kiska and the sporty graphics, the fairing tells everyone at the first glance that the RC , and are genuine super sport bikes.
We hope it is launched soon enough!!! Super happy to read! However, the extremely rigid trellis frame has a significantly different geometry in order to do justice to the demands on ergonomics and riding dynamics of a true racer". Hi are u able to tell me how to derestrict the ktm rc ? Is it restricted elerctronically or washer on manifold? All trellis frames are robotically welded. And almost all frames dunno about RE anyways. Also, no two trellis frames have exactly the same degree of flex.
So let's not swallow the gushy marketing spiel. Why does this "true racer" not try to centralize the exhaust mass? Do you have any information to support that robotically welded trellis frames have more than a superficial difference in flex or did you pull it out of you ass? Mass centralization effects yah response and makes handling more response, so too a point effects the riders ability to control swapping ends at high speed.
Thats why mid engine cars tend to get crashed much more front engine cars. Any simpleton who knows the 1st thing about exhaust system design knows that if you want to maximize power you need an exhaust of sufficient Length. However, the extremely rigid trellis frame has a significantly different geometry" :P.
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