KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs. BMW K 1300 S 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

BMW K 1300 S 2009

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 compared to BMW K 1300 S 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

BMW K 1300 S 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

BMW K 1300 S 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	64.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	175 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	140 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	13
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,293 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Paralever

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,497 mm	Wheelbase	1,585 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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