Ducati Monster 821 2016 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016

Overview - Ducati Monster 821 2016 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 821 2016 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	112 HP	Engine power	173 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm
Torque	Torque	89 Nm	Torque	144 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	13.2
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	821 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,480 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	179.5 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	189 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 821 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016

KTM knows no turning back and KTM knows no quarter. That's why the new 1290 Super Duke R is a little easier to handle than its predecessor, but also a little stronger and faster. Already at 2500 rpm, over 100 Nm are available, the maximum is 141, the top performance is stated at 177 hp. That may be too much, but it doesn't have to be. The electronics remain the lifeline in this category, where development continues to move forward strongly. KTM has started where it had difficulties and that was stability. Changes to the geometry and chassis have improved this significantly, making the ride on the beast not only faster, but also safer. The handling is no less radical for that, and the supermoto genes are more evident than on any other naked bike. There can only be one Super Duke.

Monstrous engine and torque

wide rev range

little vibration

strong brakes

extensive electronics

great extras

high-quality details

unrivalled aggressive looks.

Automatic gearshift a little too coarse