KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2005

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2005
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2005

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2005
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2005
Pros and Cons in comparison
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.
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2005

Tough guys who want to pass for 1000cc riders at the regulars' table as conquerors of a beast should not go for the CBR. The Fireblade is not too much for a 600cc beginner. You can approach your personal limit amazingly safely. In fact, this is the Fireblade's greatest asset compared to the other 1000s on the market.