I absolutely adore high-HP naked bikes – and for 2014 it might not get better than the KTM 1290 Super Duke R, at least if you trust Cycle World.
Here’s an example of CW’s best Open-Class Streetbike for 2014 that’s available for a bit less than MSRP. I know I almost never feature brand new bikes – frankly I’m just writing this up so I can share the following video with you. The bike is awesome and the riding is top notch – I hope that makes up for the terrible dubstep:
Find this KTM 1290 Super Duke R for sale in Dimondale, Michigan with a BIN of $16,499 or best offer
Cover photo from Motorcycle Daily.