The Brabus 1300R is finally here, after what feels like eons of speculation (and even a pretty significant image leak earlier in February, 2022). Limited to an exclusive run of just 154 units—77 each in the rider’s choice of either Magma Red or Signature Black colorways—the excitement was apparently just too much. Preorders sold out almost as soon as Brabus and partner KTM made them available on February 14, 2022. Don’t worry if you missed out, though, because there’s a waitlist you can sign up for if you’re hoping for a second chance at Brabus two-wheeled love.
Now that the cat is well and truly out of the bag, here’s what the lucky Brabus 1300R owners will be taking delivery of on some extremely delightful day in the future. This bike marks the first collaboration between Brabus and KTM on a motorbike, and it’s based on the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo. That means the powerplant is, of course, the LC8 mill, which produces a claimed 180 horsepower at 9,500 rpm and 140 newton-meters (or 103 pound-feet) of torque at 8,000 rpm. Zero to 60 time is claimed to be 3.2 seconds. A hydraulically-operated PASC slipper clutch comes standard.
