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LIMITED BRABUS 1300R REVEALED ... AND GONE .
Two of the biggest names in the “ more power is good power ” game have teamed up to bring to life a new name into the motorcycle world . KTM and German tuning house BRABUS has joined forces to bring to life the first BRABUS motorcycle - the BRABUS 1300R . For those not in the know , German company BRABUS is more commonly known as the tuner of utterly insane Mercedes-Benz products and is the second-largest tuner of the German marque after Mercedes-Benz ’ s own AMG . So when it came to putting their name on a motorcycle , there was no better company to team up with than KTM in neighbouring Austria . The collaboration between KTM and BRABUS aims to put products at the high-end of the premium motorcycle market , and the resulting BRABUS 1300R is one hell of a first offering . Only 154 examples of the BRABUS 1300R are going to be produced and unless you managed to get in on the pre-order that went live on Valentine ’ s Day , all are already spoken for , having sold out in under TWO MINUTES . Powered by a 1301cc KTM LC8 V-twin , the 1300 R puts down a meaty 180hp backed by 140Nm , while the chassis makes use of the usual
premium componentry suspects , including WP suspension and Brembo brakes . Styling is where the BRABUS outshines the likes of the KTM Super Duke R EVO on which it is loosely based , however . The bike looks gorgeous with its flowing lines and restricted use of angles and swathes of carbon fibre in use . Up front is a classic circular headlight that is embedded in an aerodynamic headlight mask to ensure maximum airflow to the airbox . The bodywork has plenty of exposed carbon fibre to keep things light and strong while the signature BRABUS Monoblock Z 9-spoke forged wheels have also been integrated into the BRABUS 1300R ’ s exceedingly sporty design as a direct link to the Mercedes supercars BRABUS is known for . In terms of luxury , the 1300R sports a heated seat and heated grips while the CNC machined foot controls have 12 positions of adjustability . Being based on a KTM , the 1300R is bestowed with the latest in rider aids including multiple rider modes , electronically adjustable WP APEX suspension and a crystal clear 5-inch TFT display .
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