MRW Issue 1

oads and historic landmarks.
The Mountain Section remains
free from speed restrictions
but riders must treat it with
the respect it deserves; control
and precision from a machine
mixed with experience
from the pilot make the difference
here.
Setting off from the Benmy-Chree
Steam Packet
Ferry at the port in Douglas,
Rutter’s route saw him tour
the town before cruising the
overlooking coastal road and
then heading to Fairy Bridge
to wave to the fairies. Back
through Douglas, Michael and
the GT then take to the TT
circuit until Ballaugh Bridge,
turning off the course to head
to the Jurby Motordrome in
order to remove the panniers
and add some pace. The race
circuit on the north coast of
the island providing the possibility
for full-throttle thrashing
and – thanks to its fast
and bumpy nature – is often
a testing ground for racers
perfecting their set-up during
the TT fortnight.
With the ‘boxes’ back on,
Michael and the GT headed
to the town of Ramsey, where
the road begins its climb of
the Snaefell Mountain. Powering
out of the Gooseneck,
Rutter unleashes 175hp of
LC8 power of the KTM 1290
SUPER DUKE GT all the way
across the mountain before
stopping at the Creg-ny-Baa
public house.
As well as the latest 1,301cc
LC8 V-twin engine with even
smoother power delivery, the
KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT is
a technical powerhouse as it
utilizes the full suite of KTM’s
best electronic performance
and assistance systems. With
lean angle sensitivity for
braking power, traction control
and different ride modes
including an optional ‘Track’
mode it allows further adjustability
of the electronic settings.
These advanced systems
enable riders to explore
the full potential of the GT’s
capabilities.
Big changes for the 2019
GT also focused on increasing
comfort; from new settings
for the electronically
adjustable WP suspension,
improved aerodynamics
from a redesigned screen
with new adjustment mechanism,
wind-deflecting hand
guards and a full color, 6,5
inch TFT display.
Other detail improvements
include moving the Cruise
Control switch to the left bar,
storage compartments in
the fairing sides with a USB
charging point and the ultrapowerful,
full LED headlight.
Two color options, white or
black, are available and the
GT is also navigation ready
thanks to KTM MY RIDE,
using smartphone connectivity
to offer turnby-turn
directions with
audio, along with phone
call management and the
ability to toggle through
a music playlist.
Click and watch the
full video below and
discover more about
the 2019 KTM 1290
SUPER DUKE GT at
your local KTM dealer.
www.ktm.com