KTM 790 Duke 2020 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020
KTM 790 Duke 2020
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020
Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2020 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020
The KTM 790 Duke 2020 and the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 are both powerful motorcycles with impressive features and performance.
The KTM 790 Duke 2020 is a naked bike with a 105 HP inline engine. It has a fuel injection system and a chain transmission. The bike has a 2-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with a displacement of 799cc. The cooling system is liquid-based. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork from WP with a travel of 140mm, while the rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock from WP with a travel of 150mm. The bike has a chromium-molybdenum frame and tubular frame type. The front brakes are double disk with four pistons and radial technology. The bike is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and traction control. The front tire width is 120mm with a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire width is 180mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1475mm and the seat height is 825mm. The fuel tank capacity is 14 liters. The bike also features an adjustable windscreen.
KTM 790 Duke 2020
On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 is a sport touring motorcycle with a more powerful V engine, producing 175 HP. It also has a fuel injection system and a chain transmission. Similar to the 790 Duke, it has a 2-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, but with a larger displacement of 1301cc. The cooling system is also liquid-based. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork from WP with a travel of 125mm, while the rear suspension is a single swing arm with a monoshock from WP with a travel of 156mm. The rear suspension has adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings. The bike has a chromium-molybdenum frame and tubular frame type. The front brakes are double disk with four pistons and radial, monoblock technology. The bike is equipped with ABS and traction control. The front tire width is 120mm with a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire width is 190mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is slightly longer than the 790 Duke at 1482mm, and the seat height is 835mm. The fuel tank capacity is significantly larger at 23 liters. The bike also features an adjustable windscreen.
In terms of strengths, the KTM 790 Duke 2020 offers a high-revving two-cylinder engine, a quickshifter as standard, and a great chassis set-up. It has playful handling and a high-quality electronics package, including a TFT display. Additionally, it offers a good price/performance ratio.
On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 boasts a more powerful and confident engine. It is highly agile and features a 6.5-inch color TFT display. It comes with lavish standard equipment and a precise semi-active chassis. The Quickshifter Plus functions superbly, and it also has a practical pannier system.
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020
However, the KTM 790 Duke 2020 does have a weakness in that the suspension spring preload is adjustable at the rear only. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020, on the other hand, has a relatively high consumption and its polarizing optics may not be to everyone's taste.
In conclusion, both the KTM 790 Duke 2020 and the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 are impressive motorcycles with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The 790 Duke offers a more affordable option with great performance and features, while the 1290 Super Duke GT provides a more powerful and luxurious touring experience.
Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2020 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 790 Duke 2020
A sporty naked bike that not only has enough power, but also playful handling and high-quality equipment - the KTM 790 Duke ticks all the boxes. If the looks don't bother you, it's hard to find anything the 790 can't do well, because in its hunting ground - the country road - it forms a wonderfully rounded package that doesn't really leave anything to be desired. Initial teething troubles have also been solved, which is why the KTM 790 Duke is still a real recommendation!
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020
Do you need 175 hp or even launch control in a touring motorbike? Of course not. Is it fun? Definitely! Although the Super Duke GT can't hide its genes and is undeniably a Duke in terms of agility and cornering power despite its 209 kg dry weight, it's still possible to cruise in a relaxed manner, always assuming a certain "maturity" with such performance data, of course. Because unlike the Super Duke R or even an 890 Duke R, it doesn't constantly suggest the knife between my teeth, but rather a feeling of sovereignty, freely according to the motto "I can, but I don't have to". And all of this comes lavishly equipped as standard, or as one might expect from a motorbike costing 22,499 euros in Austria or 19,053 euros in Germany.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Duke vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Duke 2020 and a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 is about 63% higher. A KTM 790 Duke 2020 experiences a loss of 120 GBP in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 1,340 GBP for a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020. Compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 there are more KTM 790 Duke 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 25 compared to 5. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 78 days compared to 104 days for a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke and 22 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT since model year 2016. The first review for the KTM 790 Duke was published on 09/11/2016 and now has more than 160,600 views. This compares to more than 23,600 views for the first review on KTM 1290 Super Duke GT published on 17/11/2015.
