Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

Overview - Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.5 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	180 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	140 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	13.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,198 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

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	200 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	1,511 mm	Wheelbase	1,497 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	182 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	189 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R retains its brute character for 2022 if you take the beast by the horns. But the Hyper Naked from Mattighofen is also convincing in everyday use and presents itself as a mature all-round companion. Small details could use a little love, but nothing that spoils the positive overall impression of the 1290 Super Duke R.

brutal performance

accessible handling

fully adjustable and stable chassis

high quality standard tyres

comfortable seating position

acceptable fuel consumption.

Full equipment wants to be paid for

fiddly indicator operation