KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, Price £17,237 (astested)
The 173bhp GT is based on the 1290 Super Duke. Launched this March, this is its first test against its fiercest rivals. Our test bike has the £972.97 Touring Package, £117.82 Engine Drag Control and £147.52 Hill-Holding System.
Ducati Multistrada 1200 S, £16,550 (as tested)
Had a major revamp last year with latest ‘Skyhook’ semi-active suspension and new 160bhp Desmodromic Variable Timing (DVT) motor. Our test bike has optional 73-litre panniers, costing £825.41.
BMW S1000XR, £17,289 (as tested)
MCN’s 2015 ‘Best Adventure-Sports bike’. Based on the super naked S1000R, it has the same 160bhp engine, chassis and electronic suspension, mated to GT levels of practicality. This is the fully-loaded Sport SE version.
Back in 2009, KTM came up with the seemingly crazy…