KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs. KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 compared to KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore108 mmBore101 mm
Engine powerEngine power180 HPEngine power120 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,497 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity18.5 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

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

You can still enter the corner with precision or turn the bike on. You can still correct every radius easily and at will. The Superduke is still more fun than a leather trouser. And you can still take on anyone with it.

High performance device

extreme potential - not fully achievable.

Geometry

suboptimal ride comfort

instrument design.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs KTM 990 Super Duke

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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Price KTM 990 Super Duke

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