2024 Brabus 1300 R Masterpiece Edition First Look

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Brabus has revealed its third 1300 R model variant, dubbed the Masterpiece Edition. Only 50 units will be produced. (Brabus/)

When German supercar tuner Brabus partnered up with KTM to release its first-ever motorcycle model, the 1300 R, last February, we predicted it would be a sales success. And because the 1300 R was heavily based on the already-bonkers KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo, the Germans saw no need to mess with the mechanicals, opting instead to give the “luxury hyper-naked” its own, brand-specific visual identity. Turns out “success” was a bit of an understatement; all 154 units of the approximately $45,000 Brabus were snapped up in under two minutes, spawning a follow-up model, the 1300 R Edition 23, earlier this year, which also had a sell-out run.

So it’s no wonder we’re seeing a third version of the bike—the Brabus 1300 R Masterpiece Edition—also derived from the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo. Brabus says this 1300 R edition will be the last of the series, and will also be the most limited. In this case just 50 units will be produced.

The latest 1300 R is also heavily based on KTM’s 1290 Super Duke R Evo, and is available in two colors. Diamond White shown. (Brabus/)

Like its two predecessors, the Masterpiece Edition builds on the same platform, and is powered by the 1290 Super Duke R Evo’s 1,301cc V-twin set in a matte black steel trellis frame and suspended by WP Apex semi-active suspension, with cornering ABS, traction control, and a host of other electronic rider aids. Other carryover bits on the Masterpiece Edition include the 17-inch Brabus Monoblock Z forged wheels, though here the nine-spoke design is accented with a new Gold Platinum finish. Brembo brake components, heated grips, and adjustable brake clutch levers and footpegs are all back as well.

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The Masterpiece Edition doubles down on the carbon fiber packaging; special badging as on this air duct is featured throughout. (Brabus/)

The dual slip-on Brabus exhaust also looks like a rerun, though it gains a different body color and new gold accents with the model name laser-etched on the rear mufflers, which the company says was developed “exclusively for the Masterpiece Edition.” Also returning is the distinctive round LED headlight framed by an exposed visor, though it’s sporting more carbon fiber this year, as are the side fairings, integrated winglets, and a lot of front fender.

In fact carbon fiber seems to be the running theme, with Brabus using the material for the single-sided swingarm cover, front spoiler, dash and connector covers, the triangular frame sections under the tank and seat, as well as the cover for the rear side fairing.

Additional carbon also appears below the headlight bracket, and each bike comes with the “1 of 25″ badge on the tank. The bespoke heated single seat is covered in black leather with a diamond quilt pattern, while new padding for the tail cowl features a golden “Brabus Masterpiece” badge to mark its limited-edition status.

The Brabus dual-pipe slip-on exhaust gets gold accents on the mufflers, with the model name laser-etched on the bottom unit. (Brabus/)

Befitting its luxury positioning, each Masterpiece bike also comes with a package of exclusive accessories, including a tailor-made indoor cover—because apparently parking this beauty outside is frowned upon—-and a Brabus “exhibition carpet” with a  “Heritage” brand pattern (we sense an indoor theme here) to create what the company calls “an atmosphere of prestige.” Also included is the Brabus Masterpiece Box made of high-grade carbon fiber containing a personalized certificate of authenticity.

The Brabus 1300 R Masterpiece Edition is also available in Onyx Black; MSRP is 41,390 euro. (Brabus/)

The exclusive Brabus 1300 R Masterpiece Edition is available now in Onyx Black or Diamond White with a limited run of 25 bikes for each color. Depending on your choice, the bike’s tank, tail cowl, and parts of the front fender will come in the black or white option. Brabus says the export price in Germany is 41,930 euros (approximately $43,700 USD).

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