Brabus 1300 R Limited Edition

Brabus from Bottrop, Germany, has been known for noble and sporty conversions of automobiles of the Mercedes-Benz brand since 1977. Later, Smarts were also added to the portfolio. The sister brand Startech already took care of cars from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Tesla, Bentley, Aston Martin, Land Rover and Maserati. In addition, the Brabus Classic division, which restores classic cars such as the 300 SL, the Pagoda and similar vehicles down to the last screw, has been around for some time. Somewhat less well known is a maritime department that takes care of exclusive sport boats. And now a new cooperation is beginning that will bring Brabus into the field of two-wheelers. Together with KTM, the Brabus 1300 R Limited Edition is being created. This is a sporty naked bike that combines the design language of KTM and Brabus.

Two color variants available

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo serves as the basis. In order to be able to offer its quality-conscious clientele something in the motorcycle sector as well, Brabus paid attention to every detail, no matter how small, and improved it when necessary. Matte carbon attachments provide a nice contrast to the two available colors, red or black, in which the tank and leathered saddle shine. Other elements such as the headlight housing, the levers and grips on the handlebars or the frame wear glossy black. The exhaust system is finished in matte black. The nine-spoke forged wheels of the 1300 R are also based on the Monoblock Z forged wheels of the cars. Only 77 units of each of the two color variants “Magma Red” and “Signature Black” will be produced.

180-hp two-cylinder engine

KTM’s LC8 V2 engine with 1,301 cc displacement provides the propulsion. It delivers 132 kW/180 hp and 140 Nm of torque to the crankshaft. Thanks to the latest version of KTM’s semi-active WP-APEX suspension technology, the rider can choose from six modes. The choices are “Comfort”, “Street”, “Sport”, “Track”, “Advanced” and “Auto”. The latter mode automatically adapts to the road and driving conditions. Pre-orders for the first Brabus motorcycle in history will be available on the KTM website from February 14 at 3:00 p.m., exactly 77 hours after the press release was published.

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