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What Are the Best Fork Cartridge and Shock Upgrades for the KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

What Are the Best Fork Cartridge and Shock Upgr...

Finding direct-fit suspension upgrades for the 1290 Super Duke can be a headache, especially if you are looking for an Ohlins setup. The reality is there is no direct Ohlins...

What Are the Best Fork Cartridge and Shock Upgr...

Finding direct-fit suspension upgrades for the 1290 Super Duke can be a headache, especially if you are looking for an Ohlins setup. The reality is there is no direct Ohlins...

KTM 1390 Suuperduke EVO Suspension

Do I Need Stiffer Fork Springs on the KTM Super...

Here is the interesting thing about the Super Duke EVO: I believe you can get away with using a "too light" spring up front. This is due to the electronic...

Do I Need Stiffer Fork Springs on the KTM Super...

Here is the interesting thing about the Super Duke EVO: I believe you can get away with using a "too light" spring up front. This is due to the electronic...

What Is Active Trail on a Motorcycle and How Do I Measure It?

What Is Active Trail on a Motorcycle and How Do...

Most riders only measure their chassis while the bike is suspended in the air on jacks. This gives you your static numbers. But it is amazing how much more important—and...

What Is Active Trail on a Motorcycle and How Do...

Most riders only measure their chassis while the bike is suspended in the air on jacks. This gives you your static numbers. But it is amazing how much more important—and...

Should I Just Raise the Rear of My Super Duke Instead of Buying Triple Clamps?

Should I Just Raise the Rear of My Super Duke I...

Attacking all of a motorcycle's handling problems by addressing only one end of the bike is fundamentally flawed. Yes, you can reduce the massive amount of trail the OEM Super...

Should I Just Raise the Rear of My Super Duke I...

Attacking all of a motorcycle's handling problems by addressing only one end of the bike is fundamentally flawed. Yes, you can reduce the massive amount of trail the OEM Super...

Why Does My KTM 1290 Super Duke Run Wide on Corner Exit and Headshake?

Why Does My KTM 1290 Super Duke Run Wide on Cor...

The Gen 3 and Gen 4 Super Dukes are notorious for sagging in the rear under hard acceleration. KTM calls it the Beast due to its motor, but I call...

Why Does My KTM 1290 Super Duke Run Wide on Cor...

The Gen 3 and Gen 4 Super Dukes are notorious for sagging in the rear under hard acceleration. KTM calls it the Beast due to its motor, but I call...

What Are the Proper Torque Specifications and Installation Steps for the Superduked Superclamp?

What Are the Proper Torque Specifications and I...

When installing the Superclamp, proper torque specifications are critical. 40nm is appropriate for the top and bottom pinch bolts. For the fork pinch bolts, the spec is the exact same...

What Are the Proper Torque Specifications and I...

When installing the Superclamp, proper torque specifications are critical. 40nm is appropriate for the top and bottom pinch bolts. For the fork pinch bolts, the spec is the exact same...