KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs. Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 compared to Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore108 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke71.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power180 HPEngine power132 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque140 NmTorque105 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,550 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandShowa

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandNissin

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,497 mmWheelbase1,429 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM has done everything right with the new Superduke 1290 R. The sportier seating position that results from the new frame is perfect for the fast attack, the engine has lost none of its power despite Euro 5, but has also become more refined in conjunction with the more sensitive electronics.

New frame, new seating position

Reverse linkage on shock absorber

Better automatic gearshift

Powerful engine despite Euro 5

Sensitive electronics

Easily scratched plastic between seat and tank

brake squeaks at walking speed

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Euphoria spread through the long bends. The Triple is a bit more expensive than some Nippon Nakeds with cheap chassis and you can feel it. It remains stable, you can open the throttle hard and you hit the line exactly.

More power

increased torque

reduced weight

agility

greatly improved geometry

precise and fast.

>100kg people might have space problems.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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