KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023 vs. Triumph Rocket III 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

Triumph Rocket III 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023 compared to Triumph Rocket III 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

Triumph Rocket III 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

Triumph Rocket III 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	101.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	94.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	175 HP	Engine power	140 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	141 Nm	Torque	200 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,500 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	2,294 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Kayaba

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,695 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT clearly focuses on sport in sport touring, but can also convince with its long-distance qualities. In the 2022 model year, among other things, the right steps were taken with the new TFT display to modernise it without losing the brutal character - which its owners appreciate. If you are looking for a true all-rounder and don't mind the looks, you can't go wrong with the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT!

Powerful engine

Agile handling

7 inch display

Seating position

Comfort

Height-adjustable windscreen

Jerkiness below 2,500 rpm

unconventional appearance: gearshift assistant at extra cost

Triumph Rocket III 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs Triumph Rocket III

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

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Average market price

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Price Triumph Rocket III

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