// Generation · 2014 — 2016

FIRST GENERATION — LC8 1301CC

Successor to the 990 Super Duke, the 1290 arrives at EICMA 2013 with a 1301cc 75° V-twin 177hp, chromoly trellis single-sided swingarm frame, 4 riding modes and standard MTC. 'The Beast' redefines the hyper-naked segment — some first-generation recalls to check.

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Buyer score / 100
3
Vintages
6
Changes
3
Overhauls
0
Updates
3
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
1 change
2014
Launch: LC8 1301cc 75° V-twin — 177hp (132kW) / 144Nm — Bosch ride-by-wire injection — 18L fuel tank — 2014 fuel tank overflow tube recall to verify
Major
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FRAME
1 change
2014
Chromoly trellis frame + single-sided aluminium swingarm — inverted WP 48mm fork — Brembo M50 4-piston radial calipers 320mm — 189kg dry — 835mm seat — 1,497mm wheelbase
Major
E
ELECTRONICS
1 change
2014
4 riding modes (Rain/Street/Sport/Supermoto) — MTC traction control — Bosch dual-channel ABS — PASC hydraulic slipper clutch — optional quickshifter
Major
A
AESTHETICS
2 changes
2015
New colours — mechanics unchanged
Minor
2016
Final gen 1 year — orange/black Special Edition launched — mechanics and electronics unchanged
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2015
Brake master cylinder recall (potential piston cracking, 2015–2018 models) — verify repair record on purchase
Minor