Yamaha R1 2012 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Yamaha R1 2012

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2012 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Yamaha R1 2012

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Yamaha R1 2012

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	52.2 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	182 HP	Engine power	173 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm
Torque	Torque	115.5 Nm	Torque	144 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2012

All in all, the R1 is given the thankless role of the comfortable, easy-to-ride sports bike in the 2012 model year. From a pragmatic point of view, that's not necessarily a bad thing, but try explaining that to your mates at the pub table.

Pleasant vibration level

strong engine

precise transmission

high-quality impression

good traction control.

High weight

suspension elements tuned a little too soft

relatively weak braking system.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

With all the power and hard "Beast videos" from KTM, this horsepower monster is actually a 100% everyday bike for touring or going to work.

precise handling

traction control

powerful engine

High price

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Price Yamaha R1

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Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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