KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014
Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore108 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power173 HPEngine power142 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque144 NmTorque111 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandÖhlins

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock, Petal
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,435 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

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

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Kawasaki Z1000 R

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z1000 R

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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