Known as “The Beast,” the KTM 1290 Super Duke R’s 1,301cc LC8 V-twin makes a claimed 177 horsepower, and in the hands of Chris Fillmore, a race-prepped SD-R set the two-wheel record at the The Ducati Multistrada 1260 priced at RM 129,900 while the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 140,800 . Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Duke GT engine displacement is 1301 while the Ducati Multistrada 1260 houses a 1262 engine. Read More. Cant wait, love my 18 SDR but it's time! It's semi-active suspension and quick turn throttle but it's also only $900 more.moving from standard (non factory) to semi-active suspension (factory) on the Aprilia V4 is like $4k diffso comparatively it's pretty reasonable.granted Ohlins is rightfully proud of their kithopefully the Semi KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Sports Tourer (2019 - ) review The old GT introduced 2016, basically a faired, more practical version of the ballistic, 175bhp Super Duke V-twin roadster, was already a brilliant bike. oo1y.