KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015
Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore108 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power173 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque144 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio11.8
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

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 width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is undoubtedly a beast in terms of its data - 173 hp, 144 Newton metres of torque, 189 kilos dry weight are values with which you can make an impression on the quarter mile. It's almost a miracle that the Austrian is so easy to handle and agile despite its 1301 cubic capacity. On the country road it is therefore enormous fun, but on the race track you have to have a very precise riding style in order not to have to work a lot on the Super Duke R - but admittedly a very nice form of work! In addition, the expensive Special Edition can fully score visually with its many power parts and the beautiful paintwork

Superb engine

agile handling

comfortable seating position

bombastic braking system

classy look

somewhat nervous handling on the racetrack

high price

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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