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

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

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

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Save the sport tourer! With the Ninja 650, Kawasaki has created an exemplary representative of this class and (hopefully) solved the problem of the new generation. The stable chassis and the decent two-cylinder will delight beginners and advanced riders alike, even at a brisker pace. The front brake is a little too well intentioned, lacking a transparent pressure point despite basically good braking performance. Another plus is the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, as well as the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Ninja models.
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.