KTM 990 Duke R 2026 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

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Overview - KTM 990 Duke R 2026 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Technical Specifications KTM 990 Duke R 2026 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 990 Duke R 2026
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
KTM 990 Duke R 2026
KTM 990 Duke R 2026
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92.5 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke70.4 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power130 HPEngine power180 HP
TorqueTorque103 NmTorque140 Nm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio13.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihopping, Clutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement947 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel143 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel140 mmTravel140 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control, , Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Cornering ABS, Traction control

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 width180 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,481 mmWheelbase1,497 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height835 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)179 kgDry Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.8 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM has done everything right with the new Superduke 1290 R. The sportier seating position that results from the new frame is perfect for the fast attack, the engine has lost none of its power despite Euro 5, but has also become more refined in conjunction with the more sensitive electronics.

New frame, new seating position

Reverse linkage on shock absorber

Better automatic gearshift

Powerful engine despite Euro 5

Sensitive electronics

Easily scratched plastic between seat and tank

brake squeaks at walking speed

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Duke R vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Price KTM 990 Duke R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Model year
Current average market prices

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