Sport Rider Photos
KTM Super Duke
Test Notes
+Aggressive, powerful engine
+Superb brakes
+Nimble chassis
-Worst seat ever
-Lofty price tag
-Stiff spring rates
xThe Super Duke R begs to be ridden hard, and you probably should-otherwise the seat will kill you
Suggested Suspension Settings
Front
Spring preload: 6 turns out; rebound damping: 10 clicks out from full stiff; compression damping: 20 clicks out from full stiff
Rear
Spring preload: 18mm of thread showing; rebound damping: 10 clicks out from full stiff; slow-speed compression damping: 10 clicks out from full stiff; high-speed compression damping: 2.5 turns out from full stiff
2008 KTM Super Duke R Side View