KTM此次将为’s 1290 Super Duke RR is back in the lineup for 2023, with higher performance than the standard R model, and a higher price tag to match.

This limited-edition hypernaked first appeared in 2021 as a mutation of the standard Super Duke, with carbon-fibre bits bolted up to cut weight, a set of super-sticky tires and extra-trick software programmed in to allow for greater control. Basically, it was a naked bike built for the track. The public loved it;the 500-unit production run sold out in 48 minutes.

For 2023, the bike is back with another 500-machine production run. Just like the original RR, this year’s model comes with a plastering of carbon-fibre bits (bodywork and subframe), forged wheels, li-ion battery, and other weight-cutting measures that supposedly get the bike to a “a phenomenal 1:1 power-to-weight ratio.” That’s a bit of a stretch, as the machine only makes 177 hp (or 180 hp, claims KTM—perhaps the Akrapovic exhaust adds some muscle?), same as any other KTM 1290 Duke, and the claimed 180 kg weight does not include fluids. However, it’s close enough that perhaps we can give let this claim slide. There’s certainly lots to like here aside from the power-to-weight ratio.

For instance: This bike also comes with a WP Apex Pro 7548 cartridge fork that was specifically designed for this machine, and an Apex Pro 7746 shock. WP also provides an Apex Pro 7117 steering damper, with 30-click adjustability. The machine is already about 25 pounds lighter than a standard Super Duke R EVO, and adding the trick suspension will further increase your trackday performance. In case you haven’t gotten the idea, track riding is the theme of the day here. The gearbox is switchable to a race shift pattern; the Brembo Stylema calipers get carbon-fiber cooling ducts and 320 mm petal discs. Michelin Power Cup 2 tires are standard. The footpegs are 12-position adjustable units from Gilles. The RR also gets “the most complete track-orientated electronics pack ever seen on a KTM motorcycle,” including Track and Performance modes. And if you want to take things further, you can pay for an Akrapovic EVO exhaust setup.

All this fun will cost you €26,990 MSRP in Europe, which equates to about $29,000 USD. KTM does say the machine will be available globally, so if you want one, better get your favorite dealership on the phone ASAP; there’s a good chance none of these bikes will be left over, if you hem and haw.