Last year, Austrians from KTM joined forces with a German tuner to produce a custom motorcycle for the first time Brabus : there 1300. Limited to just 154 units, the model quickly became a victim of its success, and KTM and Brabus decided to restart the operation this year, much to the delight of their fans.
baptized Brabus 1300 R Edition 23this new batch is still based on the roadster KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVOand this time it goes with two liveries different, black “Superblack” and gray “Stealth Grey”, each produced in a limited edition of 145 copies, i.e. 290 copies in general.
Brabus 1300 R Edition 23: special edition
The Brabus 1300 R Edition 23 is powered by the KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO engine: a 1301 cc V-twin.3which develops no less than 180 horsepower at 9500 rpm and 140 Nm of torque at 8000 rpm. This cavalry allows him to swallow Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 secondsall for a maximum speed of 270 km/h and a weight of 194 kg.
The model is equipped with semi-active WP suspension, which transforms the behavior of this luxury bike into a real bitumen-swallower at the push of a button: it activates the electronically controlled solenoid valves that control the variable damping.
The Brabus 1300 R Edition 23 is also equipped high-class technologies, such as the innovative traction control system, the anti-lock function, as well as the selection of driving modes, which allows you to adapt its behavior to any driving situation and the driver’s personal tastes. All useful information is displayed on the TFT screen with a specific red edging with the Brabus signature.
Brabus 1300 R Edition 23: exclusive livery
Brabus has given it a more aggressive look, mostly with carbon fiber elements reminiscent of the German tuning specialist’s products: a specific round headlight mask, an exposed carbon side fairing, motorized domes, as well as “branded Brabus stripes” for the air intakes.
side panels in carbon fiber as well as reworked air ducts also complete the standard equipment of the Brabus 1300 R Edition 23, while we find Brabus Monoblock Z forged wheels finished in “Platinum Black”.
The Brabus 1300 R Edition 23 will be produced in a limited edition of 290 units: 145 models in “Superblack” and 145 units in “Stealth Grey”. Reservations are already open, at a price 42,500 euros.
Source: Auto Plus
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