KTM 1290 Super Duke R Sets New Pikes Peak Record

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R has set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race.

By Sukesh

Published: Saturday, July 1, 2017, 15:56 [IST]

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R has set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race. Chris Fillmore was riding Super Duke R in the Heavyweight Motorcycle class.

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R was customised with readily available KTM Powerparts. Chris crossed the finish line in 9 minutes and 49.626 seconds at the 19.99km Colorado Springs closed road hill climb circuit.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R Sets New Pikes Peak Record

Fillmore is a former AMA Superbike racer and a rookie when it comes to the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. He stated that riding at the Pikes Peak was an emotional and humbling experience.

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a mean machine in the Austrian manufacturer's line up. It is heavily updated in its 2017 avatar. The motorcycle draws power from a 1,301cc engine pumping out 177bhp and 141Nm o torque.

Here is the complete onboard video of the epic ride up the hill. The speed combined with the steep hill climb, it's a nerve-racking experience to watch the entire run.

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KTM is known for its motorcycles which offer hooligan performance. The 1290 Super Duke R is a 1,300cc monster, and the real potential of the motorcycle is unleashed at the 2017 Pike Peak Hill Climb race.