KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
The KTM is and remains the most brutal naked bike on the market. The upright seating position combined with the wild V2 power make it seem more brutal than it is on paper. It has been improved precisely at its weakest points. The engine now runs smoother, the shift assistant brings calm in the acceleration phase and the chassis has been improved. It still loves the wild chase more than high cornering speed on long bends.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2020
The Yamaha MT-09 is the refinement of an already very good mid-range naked bike. With better suspension components from Öhlins and Kayaba, a nicer paint job and a justifiably higher price, the SP version is clearly the sportiest choice within the Yamaha MT-09 range. The brute power of the engine does not allow the MT-09 SP to be ridden comfortably, but that is not necessary on the "Special" - the fun is clearly in the foreground!
