The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is legal in India, provided it meets the RTO requirements and rules. Manufacturers ensure that the product complies with these regulations before its launch. However, any external modifications made by customers that do not adhere to RTO standards will be considered illegal. The bike, with its 1301cc, liquid-cooled, V-twin engine producing 179.4 PS, is designed to be road-legal in India once officially launched and registered[5>.