KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023 vs Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023
Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore108 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke52.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power180 HPEngine power182 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpm
TorqueTorque140 NmTorque115.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio12.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDeltabox

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,497 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO vs Yamaha R1

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO

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Price Yamaha R1

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