KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2015

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2015

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	173 HP	Engine power	181 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	144 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	12.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	999.8 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Öhlins

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,407 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	189 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP 2015

The Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade SP may be a 1000cc bike, but it never looks threatening. It feels compact, inspires confidence and offers a lot of riding fun. A combination that not many motorbikes can manage. It is sensational on the country road, and great for trackdays on the race track. However, the road to a real racing machine is probably a little longer than with another 1000cc.

Low weight that you can also feel in the saddle

compact but not uncomfortable riding position

high-quality workmanship

sensible electronics package

easy and intuitive to move.

ABS first bottleneck on the race track

not suitable for racing applications