KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 vs. Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 compared to Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	132 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	105 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,550 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

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	1,429 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

The KTM Super Duke R has evolved perfectly over the generations: The engine is strong, has a huge amount of torque and in the current version also works excellently from low revs. However, the excellent interaction of all components is responsible for the overall wonderful performance of the big Duke. The active seating position is comfortable and unbelievably driving-friendly, the chassis is of a high standard, the brakes are powerful and the electronics are state of the art. Even the looks are now pleasing more and more critics. It's just a shame that you have to pay extra for the ingenious shift assistant with blipper.

wonderfully powerful engine with a lot of bang - especially from below and in the middle

super-agile and comfortable seating position

decent braking power

stable chassis, fully adjustable

comprehensive electronics package

acceptable consumption for the high power.

Shift assistant with blipper not standard

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Euphoria spread through the long bends. The Triple is a bit more expensive than some Nippon Nakeds with cheap chassis and you can feel it. It remains stable, you can open the throttle hard and you hit the line exactly.

More power

increased torque

reduced weight

agility

greatly improved geometry

precise and fast.

>100kg people might have space problems.