Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2015 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2015

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

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Overview - Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2015 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2015

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2015 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2015
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore79 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke71.4 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power135 HPEngine power173 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,400 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpm
TorqueTorque111 NmTorque144 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,050 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper
BrandBrandNissinBrandBrembo

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 height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,435 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2015

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2015

More power, more kilos, more rubber . It is certainly not the most manageable, which makes climbing the Tyrolean mountains over hundreds of hairpin bends exhausting at times. But it is more mature than the Street Triple, knows how to glide along the valley smoothly and without getting on your nerves, and for some reason feels more trustworthy and secure.

Powerful three-cylinder engine

sporty driving feel

upright seating

stable frame.

Showa suspension elements slightly uncomfortable

stubborn handling.

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

With generous standard equipment, a retuned engine and unmistakably edgy KTM design, the 1290 Super Duke GT aims to enter the sport touring segment. With rideable performance and the full power of the naked bike in the spirit of the "Ready-to-Race" credo, it stands out from the competition not only visually. The mattighofen sports fanatics even fit heated grips and cruise control to offer frequent riders a nice spot. Somehow they still manage to remain credible and to trigger storms of enthusiasm in the rider.

extensive standard equipment

sensational engine

unique design

uncomplicated pannier system

Poor wind protection

manual windshield adjustment

quite high fuel consumption

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

Price Triumph Speed Triple 1050

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Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

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1000PS Partner

ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH