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The KTM Super Duke GT is a sport-touring motorcycle based on one of modern motorcycling\u2019s most notorious hyper-nakeds, the Super Duke R<\/a>. For riders looking for superlative wheel-lofting performance with a side of practicality, the SD GT is hard to beat. It\u2019s a well-equipped daily ride, a stripped-down tourer, and a tire-smoking goon in one goofy orange package. For proof of what makes KTM great, look no further.<\/p>\n Overview<\/p>\n What kind of bike do you want to ride in the country\u2019s best twisties? Is it the same bike you want to ride on a multiday journey to get there? It\u2019s the classic have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too conundrum, and one of motorcycling\u2019s great barroom debates: is there a perfect compromise between performance, comfort, and utility? If the motorcycle you envision is a no-compromise performance machine that produces a gazillion horsepower, sports the latest rider aids, and has enough creature comforts to get you wherever you\u2019re going, the Super Duke GT may be for you.<\/p>\n Based around the hellacious 1290 Super Duke R, the Super Duke GT makes big touring<\/a> and adventure bikes<\/a> look excessive and ponderous. It takes the \u201ceverything you need and nothing you don\u2019t\u201d philosophy and shines it through an orange lens. Is that 160-odd hp at the rear wheel? Check. Cruise control, heated grips, nine-way-adjustable windscreen? Check. Electronic semi-active WP suspension, rider aids galore, and a proven trellis frame? Check. While the world goes mad for 21-inch wheels and knobby tires, the Super Duke GT\u2019s classic sport-sized 17-inch wheels reaffirm the virtues of a proper sport-tourer.<\/p>\n In all, it certainly seems like the folks at KTM have the same conversation about the performance and comfort spectrum at the local beer hall as the rest of us. In fact, they may have even been in their cups when they made it look like that. Whatever that<\/i> is. A praying mantis in a chef\u2019s toque? No matter; there\u2019s no need for looks to kill when you\u2019ll only ever want to look at the winding road ahead. And hey, maybe you even like the looks?<\/p>\n Updates for 2023<\/p>\n For 2023, the Super Duke GT returns to the US market with several updates. The 1,301cc engine has been updated to comply with global emissions standards, but KTM claims performance has not been compromised. To decrease unsprung weight, the GT receives the wheels from the Super Duke R EVO, saving 2.2 pounds over the previous model\u2019s wheels. KTM\u2019s updated switch gear is paired with a new 7-inch TFT display, which supports TBT+ (Turn-by-Turn Plus) on-screen navigation, powered by Sygic.<\/p>\n Pricing and Variants<\/p>\n The 2023 KTM Super Duke GT has an MSRP of $19,799. Unlocking all electronic features, including Track mode, Hill Hold Control, and the quickshifter, requires an additional fee at the dealership.<\/p>\n Competition<\/p>\n While no other manufacturer is making a sport-tourer<\/a> based on a hyper-naked, the sport-touring segment is in a bit of a renaissance lately. The Suzuki GSX-S1000GT<\/a> ($13,349), Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX<\/a> ($27,500), the BMW S 1000 XR ($16,945), and Ducati Multistrada V4 S<\/a> ($27,195) are functionally similar. The Super Duke GT is somewhat more minimalistic, adhering closer to its Super Duke R roots than the competition, and it\u2019s the only model in its category with a V-twin engine.<\/p>\n Powertrain: Engine, Transmission, and Performance<\/p>\n The Super Duke GT uses the latest version of KTM\u2019s 1,301cc LC8 75-degree V-twin, featuring titanium intake valves, forged pistons, and a slipper clutch.<\/p>\n KTM says that \u201ca unique mix of the highest quality components, such as titanium inlet valves, combine to boost overall reliability,\u201d with suggested service intervals set at 15,000 kilometers (or just over 9,000 miles). Peak power is a claimed 172.6 hp.<\/p>\n Chassis\/Handling<\/p>\n The Super Duke GT has a trellis frame and a slick single-sided swingarm. WP semi-active suspension adapts in real time, and is adjustable with the touch of a button. There are three modes (Comfort, Street, Sport) and preload is four-way adjustable. A steering damper comes standard.<\/p>\n The semi-active suspension\u2019s logic enables riders to set the suspension up according to four different real-life riding situations: Rider, Rider & Pillion, Rider & Luggage, or Rider, Pillion & Luggage. Additionally, the system comes standard with an anti-dive feature.<\/p>\n The Super Duke GT\u2019s wheels are pulled from the 1290 Super Duke R EVO and save 2.2 pounds of unsprung mass over the old set, for improved handling. KTM points out that the wheel design is much more aggressive.<\/p>\n Brakes<\/p>\n Brembo four-piston Monoblock calipers grab 320mm floating discs up front. Cornering ABS includes Supermoto mode which allows the rider to turn off ABS in the rear while front ABS remains functional.<\/p>\n Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG<\/p>\n There are currently no fuel mileage numbers available for the Super Duke GT.<\/p>\n Ergonomics: Comfort and Utility<\/p>\n The Super Duke GT\u2019s nod to civility begins at the front with a nine-way-adjustable windscreen. A 6.1-gallon tank is good for prolonging the fun as well as providing a modicum of wind protection for the rider\u2019s lower body. Hand guards further improve wind protection.<\/p>\n To tailor the ergonomics, the handlebar can be set in four positions with 22mm of movement. Heated grips are standard, as is cruise control. Available hard side cases are seamlessly integrated into the bike\u2019s tailsection, facilitating simple installation and removal.<\/p>\n Electronics<\/p>\n The Duke GT features a Bosch six-axis IMU to facilitate lean-angle-sensitive traction control and cornering ABS, that combine to keep the Super Duke GT one of the most advanced sport-tourers on the market.<\/p>\n Standard Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC) works around the bike\u2019s ride modes\u2014Rain, Street, and Sport\u2014enabling increased slip with each more performance-oriented mode. Upgrading to the optional Performance mode opens the door to even more technology, enabling riders to tailor the level of intervention from the traction control and throttle response, turn off anti-wheelie and adjust launch control settings. Additional optional upgrades include Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) engine-braking, Hill Hold Control (HHC), and Quickshifter+, which allows for clutchless up- and downshifts.<\/p>\n A 7-inch color TFT dash includes on-screen navigation using the KTMconnect system. LED cornering lights on the side of the fairings also house integrated turn signals.<\/p>\n Warranty and Maintenance Coverage<\/p>\n KTM includes a 24-month manufacturer\u2019s warranty.<\/p>\n 2023 KTM Super Duke GT Claimed Specs<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.motorcyclistonline.com\/resizer\/v2\/PTFLF2PRKJCJTAYZWHSW4BVJ7I.jpg?auth=d6157a029c7c8ff4ba747c6f1100f65a78fbafa77d8f11eb1f4a0fcb8b875996\")
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