KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	175 HP	Engine power	120 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	141 Nm	Torque	102 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	10.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

KTM has not brought a completely new Superduke GT for 2019, but has improved the improved the machine in detail. Conclusion: Extremely successful! Simply an amazing rocket!

Improved engine smoothness

Brutal steam hammer characteristic has been retained

Engine incredibly powerful - even at 180 km/h upwards

Top functioning automatic gearshift with blipper is on board

Very easy to control - even if you switch off the very well functioning electronics

Adjustable footrest system

Clear and easy-to-read 6.5 inch TFT display

Design is still a matter of taste despite optical "slimming"