Limited Edition BRABUS 1300 R Edition 23 Announced
Mon, 13 Feb 2023
Collab continues with another KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO variant
KTM and German tuning company BRABUS have announced a updated version of the 1300 R for 2023. The BRABUS 1300 R Edition 23 will be offered in two color schemes, with a limited production run of 145 units in the Superblack, and another 145 in Stealth Gray.
Just like the version released last year, the BRABUS 1300 R is based on the KTM 1290 Super Duke EVO, but with a number of bespoke BRABUS parts, including a number of carbon fiber and CNC-machined components.
Visually, the Edition 23 model looks similar to last year’s, but with a few modifications. The headlight trim and air scoops now make even more use of carbon fiber, while the pillion seat cover has a new shape. The heated seat itself loses last year’s distinctive red color but gains a new BRABUS “Crest” stitching pattern. The underslung bar-end mirrors return, but with a new design that places them higher and further out to either side. Rounding out the changes are new BRABUS Monoblock Z forged wheels with a “Platinum Black” finish.
Features that carry over from last year’s model include a slip-on double-pipe exhaust, black frame, carbon fiber belly pan, CNC-machined triple clamp, CNC-machined levers and pegs, CNC-machined oil tank camps and reservoirs, and BRABUS-themed instrumentation including a unique start-up animation.
The engine remains the same 1,301 cc LC8 V-Twin as the SDR, with a claimed output of 180 hp at 9,500 rpm and 103 lb-ft. at 8,000 rpm. WP supplies the semi-active APEX suspension and steering damper.
The BRABUS 1300 R Edition 23 is priced at 42,500 euros (US$45,575), with a 2,500 euro (US$2,680) down payment. All 290 units will be sold exclusively through an online pre-order portal. The portal opens on Feb. 16 at 3 pm CET (9 am EST/6 am PST), and anyone interested should move fast, considering the 2022 BRABUS 1300 R sold out its entire 154-unit allotment in under 2 minutes.
BRABUS 1300 R Edition 23 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Torque | 140 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Power in KW | 132 kW |
| Starter | Electric starter |
| Stroke | 71 mm |
| Bore | 108 mm |
| Clutch | PASC ™ slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| CO2 emissions | 129 g/km |
| Displacement | 1301 cc |
| EMS | Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition |
| Design | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° |
| Fuel consumption | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumps |
| Tank capacity (approx.) | 16 l |
| ABS | Bosch 9.1MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS) |
| Front brake disc diameter | 320 mm |
| Rear brake disc diameter | 240 mm |
| Front brake | 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper |
| Rear brake | Brembo twin-piston fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Chain | 525 X-Ring |
| dry weight | 194 kg |
| Frame design | Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated |
| Front suspension | WP Semi-active Suspension USD Ø 48 mm (GEN.2) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP Semi-active Rear Shock (GEN.2) |
| Steering head angle | 64.8 ° |
| Suspension travel (front) | 125 mm |
| Suspension travel (rear) | 140 mm |
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Brabus does boats too. Saw one at Rancho Santa Fe cars and coffee one morning and it was very impressive. 360k for a 28 foot boat.
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