KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 vs. Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 compared to Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	177 HP	Engine power	310 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	14,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	144 Nm	Torque	165 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	12,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	8.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

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	60 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

The KTM is and remains the most brutal naked bike on the market. The upright seating position combined with the wild V2 power make it seem more brutal than it is on paper. It has been improved precisely at its weakest points. The engine now runs smoother, the shift assistant brings calm in the acceleration phase and the chassis has been improved. It still loves the wild chase more than high cornering speed on long bends.

Provides the most adrenaline rush

Extensive configuration options when buying

Grandiose brakes

Great original equipment tyres

Practical electronic features

Great seating position for tall people

Electronic features can be set very sporty and also deactivated.

Shift assistant nice, but in direct comparison with other power nakeds a bit rough

Exhausting to ride

Precise stroke not always easy to hit

The most dangerous motorbike for the driving licence on the market.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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Price Kawasaki Ninja H2R

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