2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Generation 1: 2014–2016, Standard analog/digital gauge cluster, three ride modes (Rain, Street, Sport), 18L fuel tank. 10,500 RPM redline. Halogen headlight. Brembo M50 brakes, WP 48 rebound and compression fully adjustable suspension Generation 2: 2017–2019, Digital 4" TFT display, four ride modes (Rain, Street, Sport, Track (optional)), Engine redline lifted 500 RPM over Gen 1. LED headlight. Brembo M50 Brakes. WP 48 rebound and compression fully adjustable suspension with stiffer spring rates than Gen 1. Generation 3: 2019–2023, Digital 5" TFT display, four ride modes (Rain, Street, Sport, Track (optional) Performance (optional)), Smaller 16L fuel tank, improved fuel economy. LED headlight. Brembo Stylema brakes. Engine now a stressed member of frame. WP Apex rebound and compression fully adjustable suspension with 3 stage preload. Rear Suspension now has upgraded Linkage. Super Duke 1390: 2024–Present, Larger engine, Redesigned Headlight. KTM 1290 Super Duke GT The Super Duke GT started life as the same Super Duke R, but added a more upright seating position through the use of a different chassis, added windscreen, larger 23 liter fuel tank and fairings and removable and lockable hard Pannier bags on the back. Similar changes were made to the generations of the Super Duke R, but the improvements usually came a year or more after those on the Super Duke R. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is sometimes known as the Gentleman's Express.

Generation 1: 2016–2019, LCD speed MFD/Analogue tachometer dash, cruise control on right side of handlebar. Generation 2: 2019–2021, TFT display, better suspension software (Gen 1 can be upgraded to the same software), different styling, better placed cruise control controls, a couple of cubbyholes in the fairing, one with a USB socket. Upgraded to LED headlight. Generation 3: 2022 – Present, Revised display, upgraded LED headlight, Paniers no longer standard.