Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021
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Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel140 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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 width160 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,497 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height835 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

The KTM Super Duke R has evolved perfectly over the generations: The engine is strong, has a huge amount of torque and in the current version also works excellently from low revs. However, the excellent interaction of all components is responsible for the overall wonderful performance of the big Duke. The active seating position is comfortable and unbelievably driving-friendly, the chassis is of a high standard, the brakes are powerful and the electronics are state of the art. Even the looks are now pleasing more and more critics. It's just a shame that you have to pay extra for the ingenious shift assistant with blipper.

wonderfully powerful engine with a lot of bang - especially from below and in the middle

super-agile and comfortable seating position

decent braking power

stable chassis, fully adjustable

comprehensive electronics package

acceptable consumption for the high power.

Shift assistant with blipper not standard

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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