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KTM has taken the wraps of its new models for 2016 with the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT a headline act at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy. KTM also unveiled a special edition version of the rip-snorting 1290 Super Duke R, as well as a new generation of the 690 Duke and an up-spec R version by its side.

The 1290 Super Duke GT lightweight and agile marathon sprinter with plenty of power as well as a vast package of the latest riding assistance systems. Besides the Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC) including traction control and the C-ABS – both lean angle sensitive – it includes the KTM Ride Mode technology as well as a quickshifter.

KTM shores up the long distance capabilities of the 1290 Super Duke GT with a 23 litre tank, a lengthened rear sub-frame with integral mounts for the optional panniers, heated grips, cruise control, comfortable seats, the wind and weather protection of an adjustable windshield, LED cornering lights and LED daytime running lights.

With a more than comprehensive equipment package like that, as well as its 129kW LC8 engine and semi-active suspension, the 1290 Super Duke GT masters the whole range from comfortable long distance motorway travelling to breathtaking alpine or track day use.

After three years of production there is now an up-spec version of the wild 1290 Super Duke R nakedbike. The special edition features an Akrapovic titanium silencer that reduces the weight while adding extra sound, wave brake discs for better feedback and control, while stiffer triple clamps optimise steering precision. Adjustable levers and a different seat serve to optimise ergonomics specifically for track use. A unique paint design and many components made of orange anodised aluminium or carbon fibre.

21 years on from the first KTM Duke, the new generation 690 Duke now features a brand new engine that puts out 54kW of power. It offers plenty of smoothness and refinement thanks to multiple balancers, as well as an even wider powerband than its predecessors. The modified steering geometry brings even more stability and precision to the handling.

There are new, modern touches like the on-board computer, a large, multi-functional TFT color display and ABS as a standard. In addition, the potent single can be adjusted with an optional Track Pack which includes a Sport and Rain Ride mode, Traction Control (TC), Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) and a Supermoto mode.

Next to the 690 Duke is the 690 Duke R with an additional 2kW of power and an Akrapovic silencer. In addition, there is a Brembo Monoblock caliper up front and fully adjustable WP suspension. The 690 Duke R comes equipped with lean angle sensitive ABS, Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC), Motor Slip regulation (MSR) and the Supermoto mode.

It also gets a dash of great-looking parts from the KTM Power Parts catalogue like LED indicators and racy pillion seat cover not to mention the R series graphics and colours.

Pricing and availability of the range is yet to be announced but in the meantime head over to http://www.ktm.com/au/ to check out the range.