KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017 vs. BMW R 1250 R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

BMW R 1250 R 2021
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017 vs BMW R 1250 R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

BMW R 1250 R 2021
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017 compared to BMW R 1250 R 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

With generous standard equipment, a retuned engine and unmistakably edgy KTM design, the 1290 Super Duke GT aims to enter the sport touring segment. With rideable performance and the full power of the naked bike in the spirit of the "Ready-to-Race" credo, it stands out from the competition not only visually. The mattighofen sports fanatics even fit heated grips and cruise control to offer frequent riders a nice spot. Somehow they still manage to remain credible and to trigger storms of enthusiasm in the rider.
BMW R 1250 R 2021

What could be better than getting even more power and torque in an already powerful naked bike! The predecessor, the R 1200 R, with its 125 hp and Newton metres of torque, could already be ridden very sportily, but the enlarged R 1250 R, now with 136 hp and a massive 143 Newton metres, pushes the boxer power to its current peak. The special thing about the R 1250 R, as with its predecessor, is that thanks to the extensive range of accessories it can also convince on tours. The new engine with ShiftCam valve control is not only more powerful but also more refined. The chassis and brakes are also convincing, and the seating position is pleasantly upright, allowing a wide range of riding styles, from sporty push-off to long-distance touring.