KTM-Brabus 1300 R Price 2023

Brabus has finally revealed its first motorcycle, the Brabus 1300 R. A total of just 154 units will be built.Brabus

We were first to bring you the news that KTM and Mercedes car tuner Brabus were set to launch a bike under both names when the machine was type-approved last December. In January the same machine was spotted undergoing testing for the first time. Now official details and images have emerged confirming everything we expected from the Brabus 1300 R project and revealing more details of a bike that’s likely to be another limited-edition sales success for KTM.

As expected, the company’s first project with KTM uses the 1290 Super Duke R as a platform, and shares the same frame and engine.Brabus

KTM’s recent wins in the arena of limited-run bikes have included the RC 8C track-only machine and 1290 Super Duke RR. Both carried large price tags, but all 500 examples of the Super Duke RR were snapped up in just 48 minutes, while the 100 RC 8Cs found buyers less than five minutes after order books opened. With production of the new Brabus 1300 R limited to just 154 bikes, 77 in Magma Red and 77 in Signature Black, they’re not likely to hang around for long. Why the number 77? Well, it’s when Brabus was founded, in 1977—as a tuning company focusing on Mercedes cars. It’s still churning out high-end Mercedes-based vehicles with as much as 900 hp on tap, and the Brabus 1300 R marks the company’s first venture with KTM, and its first two-wheeler.

There is, however, a new ceramic stacked exhaust and new air intakes on the side of the tank.Brabus

As expected from the original type-approval documents, the Brabus 1300 R is heavily based on KTM’s 1290 Super Duke R. The engine is identical, rated at 180 PS (177 bhp) and 103 pound-feet of torque. Those numbers are identical to the stock Super Duke R despite the Brabus having new air intakes either side of the tank and a new, stacked exhaust system with a black ceramic finish intended to mirror some of the designs used on Brabus cars.

The Brabus 1300 R will also get the same semi-active WP Apex SAT suspension as the new Super Duke R Evo, with the Suspension Pro feature as standard.Brabus

The Super Duke parts continue with the frame, the 4.2-gallon steel fuel tank, and the single-sided swingarm, all shared with the Super Duke R. It’s the same story with the suspension, which is the new WP Apex SAT semi-active kit that debuted for 2022 on the Super Duke R Evo. As well as semi-active damping, the Brabus 1300 R gets the Suspension Pro system—optional on the Evo—which adds the ability to control the rear ride height from the TFT dash, choosing Low, Standard, or High settings. The system also compensates for load, automatically adjusting the rear preload to return to the correct height once weight is added to the bike.

A new TFT panel gets front billing in the cockpit. Riders can select suspension, engine, ride modes, and other settings from here.Brabus

Suspension Pro also gives extra suspension settings, with Track, Auto, and Advanced modes. Advanced offers eight stages of damping for each end, all controlled by the rider via the dash. The rest of the electronics are again from the latest Super Duke R Evo, including traction control, engine-brake control, cruise control, switchable Supermoto ABS, keyless start, self-canceling turn signals, tire pressure monitors, and an array of riding modes including Rain, Street, Sport, Track, and Performance settings.

Carbon subframe and cowl, carbon side intakes, and adjustable footpegs and levers are just some of the distinctive pieces on the 1300 R.Brabus

That TFT instrument panel is one of the parts that’s changed for the Brabus 1300 R, gaining a new splash screen on start-up to show the Brabus logo. The Brabus name also appears on the CNC-milled Gilles footpegs, adjustable into 12 possible positions, and on the similarly machined Magura levers, which are unique to the 1300 R and again fully adjustable. It’s repeated on that exhaust system and again on the wheels, which are a purpose-made Monoblock Z nine-spoke design reflecting similar rims used on many Brabus cars.

Brabus-branded seat sits atop a carbon subframe and is available in red or black; both options are heated.Brabus

The seat also takes its inspiration from cars. Available in red or black, it gets the same quilted finish used on several Brabus models, as well as the firm’s branding. Just like the seats in a Brabus Mercedes, it’s also heated. It sits atop a carbon subframe similar to the design that appeared on the Super Duke RR last year, which helps cut the Brabus 1300 R’s weight by 11 pounds when compared to the standard Super Duke R Evo. At 452 pounds wet, including fuel, the Brabus exactly splits the weights of the Super Duke R Evo and the Super Duke RR.

The low-set handlebars are position-adjustable; carbon cowl up front appears to be borrowed from Husky parts bin, but further distinguishes the Brabus from the Super Duke R.Brabus

The big visual difference on the Brabus machine is its nose—a carbon cowl atop a circular headlight that’s borrowed from the Husqvarna parts bin and adorned with another Brabus badge. It’s flanked by carbon air intakes emerging from the tank sides, giving a very different look than the Super Duke R. On top of the tank there’s another carbon panel, carrying a numbered badge for each example of the Brabus 1300 R. Mirrors hang from the ends of the adjustable-position bars, themselves mounted on billet alloy triple clamps, helping keep the profile of the nose low, and there’s even more carbon for the front fender and the brake air ducts, borrowed from the Super Duke RR.

Copious use of carbon fiber helps the Brabus 1300 R lighten its mass considerably; it’s 11 pounds lighter than the Super Duke R Evo.Brabus

At the time of writing the Brabus 1300 R’s price remains a mystery, but it’s not going to be cheap. KTM has already shown that it can sell small runs of expensive models in a matter of minutes and given that Brabus cars can carry price tags approaching the million-dollar mark, finding customers prepared to pay vast sums for a matching motorcycle isn’t likely to be difficult. KTM has confirmed that the Brabus 1300 R will not be offered in North America.

Production is limited to just 154 bikes, with 77 available in Magma Red and 77 in Signature Black.Brabus

Brabus badging front and center, in case there’s any question.Brabus

 

Ktm Brabus 1300 R Specifications

KTM BRABUS 1300 R unveiled its new model Bike launched in 2022. It is available in Matte Green, Carbon Black, and Desert Brown colors. A Single cylinder powers KTM BRABUS 1300 R Bike; a 2-stroke engine develops power. It has a fuel tank capacity of 16 liters. BRABUS 1300 R Bike is chain drive transmission 6-speed/Chain. The dimension of the BRABUS 1300 R Bike is 2200 mm in length and 800 mm in width; the overall height is 1180 mm, 1482 mm wheelbase, and the ground clearance of 160 mm. The Dry weight (kegs) is 103.5. The seat height is 845 mm. The top speed is 140 km. KTM BRABUS 1300 R Bike comes up with a single disc. ABC Braking system of both wheels and both front and rear drum brakes. BRABUS 1300 R Bike offers a fully-digital instrument console with an Eco indicator, real-time fuel efficiency, gear position indicator, a service reminder, an LED headlamp, and a tail lamp. Transmission duties continue to be handled by a 6-speed/Chain and 2 Years limited warranty.

Basic Info                    Price : 52,000
Brand	KTM
Model	BRABUS 1300 R
Class	Bikes
Status	Available
Release Date	2022
Power and Performance
Engine	2-cylinder, 2-stroke
Starter	Electric starter
Maximum Power	95 hp
Maximum torque	72 ft
Compression ratio	13.1
Transmission Type	Chain
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 Liters
DISPLACEMENT	1301 cm³
Clutch	Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Fuel system	EFI w/ 44mm throttle body
Gear	6-Speed
Top Speed	140 km
Body and Dimensions
Colors	white, black, and orange colors
length	2200 mm
width	800 mm
Height	1180 mm
Wheelbase	1482 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm
Dry weights(kegs)	103.5
Seat Height	845 mm
Brakes and Wheels
Front brakes	Disc
Rear brakes	Disc
Front tire	525 X-Ring
Rear tire	525 X-Ring
Frame type	Chrome-molly tubular space frame, powder-coated
Front Suspension	WP Semi-active Rear Shock (GEN.2)
Rear Suspension	WP Xplor PDS shock absorber
Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty	2 Years limited warranty
Trunk	Half Helmet
Headlight	LED
Tail Light	Tail light
Turn Signal Lamp	LED
Floor Panel	Spacious and loadable floor panel
Pillion Step	footrest