KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs. Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+ 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+ 2021

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+ 2021

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+ 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+ 2021

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+ 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 compared to Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+ 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+ 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore108 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke55 mm
Engine powerEngine power180 HPEngine power200 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpm
TorqueTorque140 NmTorque137.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque9,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio11.2
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
TravelTravel140 mmTravel139 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Cornering ABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, 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 width200 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,497 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+ 2021

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+ 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE+

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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