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2005 KTM Super Duke Photo Gallery
Hooligans and canyon junkies rejoice. KTM has developed a machine that can stomp sportbikes and out-wheelie just about anything on the road. See what we thought of this bike in our
2005 KTM Super Duke First Ride
.
The Super Duke was actually designed for KTM by Kiska Industrial design in Salzburg, Austria.
It's hard to believe that this is only KTM's first attempt at a streetbike.
The narrow-angle V-Twin is one of the lightest and most compact twin-cylinder motors on the market.
Brakes are supplied by Brembo, as are the wheels which are shod with sticky Pirelli Diablo tyres.
The sharp lines will not appeal to all and tend to polarize people's views into the love-it-or-hate-it camp.
KTM fitted a simple but effective instrument cluster on the Super Duke.
Despite its civilized nature, the Super Duke will provide an exciting ride on the open road
Contemporary fashion dictates that the bike has two brushed stainless silencers exiting under the seat.
The only real downside of the Super Duke are its short range dictated by the 15-litre tank.
Take it onto a set of challenging bends, such as coastal and mountain roads in Fuerteventura and you will fall for the Super Duke's handling prowess.
Effortless shifts and one of the highlights of KTM's sporting tour de force.
Top-notch handling, excellent power, and a hooligan spirit are just a few of the attributes of the Super Duke.
Smooth and progressive power offers the rider the opportunity to transform trailing motorist into tiny dots on the horizon.
KTM has put together an impressively smooth gear box on the Super Duke.
Night-time use is not a problem as the headlight is good enough to light the way even in the inky blackness of unlit roads.
KTM claims you can lighten the 395 lb (dry) load by making use of the carbon fiber parts already on the shelves at the factory.
The Super Duke has all the attributes to be the top dog in the naked Streetfighter class.
