KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	88.9 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,497 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	673 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM has done everything right with the new Superduke 1290 R. The sportier seating position that results from the new frame is perfect for the fast attack, the engine has lost none of its power despite Euro 5, but has also become more refined in conjunction with the more sensitive electronics.

New frame, new seating position

Reverse linkage on shock absorber

Better automatic gearshift

Powerful engine despite Euro 5

Sensitive electronics

Easily scratched plastic between seat and tank

brake squeaks at walking speed

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009