KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs. Yamaha R1 2008

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Yamaha R1 2008

Yamaha R1 2008

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs Yamaha R1 2008

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Yamaha R1 2008

Yamaha R1 2008

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 compared to Yamaha R1 2008

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
Yamaha R1 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power180 HPEngine power172 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,497 mmWheelbase1,395 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity18 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

Yamaha R1 2008

Yamaha R1 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Yamaha R1

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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Price Yamaha R1

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