Importing a KTM 1290 Super Duke to the USA: Real Costs
Nicknamed The Beast, the KTM 1290 Super Duke is a hooligan naked with a thunderous V-twin and zero chill.
By Priya Nair, Motorcycle import researcher · 6 min read
The 1290 Super Duke is a high-power naked built around a big V-twin engine.
Being over 800cc, it qualifies for duty-free US entry.
The full cost breakdown
Plug in your own purchase figure — everything below the vehicle scales only modestly with value. All amounts are researched 2026 estimates in USD.
| Vehicle (purchase price) | $13,000 |
| Export agent & de-registration | $500 |
| Professional crating | $400 |
| Ocean freight (crated, LCL) | $1,500 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $195 |
| Motorcycles over 800cc enter the US duty-free | $0 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $410 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $150 |
| Inland transport & registration | $750 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $16,905 |
Compliance & the fine print
You must file EPA Form 3520-1 and DOT Form HS-7 at entry, and a US-certified equivalent or the 21/25-year age rules can ease clearance.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Super Duke pay US duty?+
No, its over-800cc engine means duty-free entry.
Is there VAT importing from Austria?+
No, the United States does not impose VAT on motorcycle imports.
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