KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2016 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT model year 2016 and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S model year 2021 are both powerful motorcycles from KTM, but they have some key differences.

In terms of engine and drivetrain, both motorcycles have the same V2 engine type with a bore of 108 mm and a stroke of 71 mm. However, the Super Duke GT has a higher engine power of 173 HP compared to the Super Adventure S with 160 HP. The torque is also higher in the Super Duke GT at 144 Nm compared to 138 Nm in the Super Adventure S. Both motorcycles have an electric starter and a chain transmission.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front, but the Super Adventure S has a larger diameter of 48 mm compared to 43 mm in the Super Duke GT. The Super Adventure S also has a longer travel of 200 mm compared to 125 mm in the Super Duke GT. The rear suspension is a single swing arm with a monoshock in both motorcycles, but the Super Adventure S has a longer travel of 200 mm compared to 156 mm in the Super Duke GT.

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2016

Both motorcycles have a chromium-molybdenum frame, but the Super Adventure S has a slightly different frame type with a tubular design. The rake angle is also slightly different, with the Super Duke GT having a rake of 65.1 degrees and the Super Adventure S having a rake of 65.3 degrees.

In terms of brakes, both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front with radial technology. The Super Duke GT has Brembo brakes, while the Super Adventure S has Brembo brakes as well. However, the Super Adventure S also has cornering ABS, which is not mentioned for the Super Duke GT.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a front tire width of 120 mm and a rear tire width of 190 mm. However, the Super Adventure S has a larger front tire diameter of 19 inches compared to 17 inches in the Super Duke GT. The rear tire diameter is the same at 17 inches for both motorcycles. The wheelbase is longer in the Super Adventure S at 1560 mm compared to 1482 mm in the Super Duke GT. The seat height is also higher in the Super Adventure S at 849 mm compared to 835 mm in the Super Duke GT. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of 23 liters.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles have adjustable windshields. However, the Super Adventure S has additional features such as cornering lights, LED headlights, a TFT display, and a larger 7-inch display compared to the Super Duke GT.

In terms of strengths, the Super Duke GT has extensive standard equipment, a sensational engine, a unique design, and an uncomplicated pannier system. On the other hand, the Super Adventure S is praised for its very sporty yet cultivated V2 power plant, accessible handling despite its high weight, comfortable driving-friendly seating position, good brakes including cornering ABS, comprehensive electronics package, and clear, well-structured instrumentation with a huge 7-inch display.

In terms of weaknesses, the Super Duke GT has poor wind protection, a manual windshield adjustment, and quite high fuel consumption. The Super Adventure S, on the other hand, has a somewhat sluggish turn-in behavior in bends, an opaque package design and pricing policy, and dashboards and switches that do not feel very high quality.