KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2016 vs. Triumph Sprint ST 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2016

Triumph Sprint ST 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2016 compared to Triumph Sprint ST 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2016

Triumph Sprint ST 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2016

Triumph Sprint ST 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	173 HP	Engine power	126 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	144 Nm	Torque	105 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

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	Nissin

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,457 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2016

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.

extensive standard equipment

sensational engine

unique design

uncomplicated pannier system

Poor wind protection

manual windshield adjustment

quite high fuel consumption

Triumph Sprint ST 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs Triumph Sprint ST

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

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