Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2016 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Overview - Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2016 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Technical Specifications Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2016 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	52.3 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	175 HP	Engine power	173 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	144 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,077 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2016

There may already be some power naked bikes that cut an excellent figure on the race track with incredibly powerful engines. But with its Öhlins chassis, the many superbike components and this incredible performance, the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory is currently the best naked bike on the race track. What is most amazing is that the respect-inspiring 175 hp and 120 Newton metres of torque also behave so uncomplicatedly and easily controllable on the road and even in the winding Alps - the Tuono Factory is not only fast but also incredibly fun!

Incredibly powerful and easy to control engine

classy Öhlins suspension

comfortable seating position

good aerodynamics

transparent brakes

independent look

high-quality components

top exhaust sound.

Very high price

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

With generous standard equipment, a retuned engine and unmistakably edgy KTM design, the 1290 Super Duke GT aims to enter the sport touring segment. With rideable performance and the full power of the naked bike in the spirit of the "Ready-to-Race" credo, it stands out from the competition not only visually. The mattighofen sports fanatics even fit heated grips and cruise control to offer frequent riders a nice spot. Somehow they still manage to remain credible and to trigger storms of enthusiasm in the rider.

extensive standard equipment

sensational engine

unique design

uncomplicated pannier system

Poor wind protection

manual windshield adjustment

quite high fuel consumption