KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 vs. Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer 2005

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer 2005

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 compared to Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer 2005

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer 2005

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine power	Engine power	177 HP	Engine power	145 HP
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017

The KTM is and remains the most brutal naked bike on the market. The upright seating position combined with the wild V2 power make it seem more brutal than it is on paper. It has been improved precisely at its weakest points. The engine now runs smoother, the shift assistant brings calm in the acceleration phase and the chassis has been improved. It still loves the wild chase more than high cornering speed on long bends.

Provides the most adrenaline rush

Extensive configuration options when buying

Grandiose brakes

Great original equipment tyres

Practical electronic features

Great seating position for tall people

Electronic features can be set very sporty and also deactivated.

Shift assistant nice, but in direct comparison with other power nakeds a bit rough

Exhausting to ride

Precise stroke not always easy to hit

The most dangerous motorbike for the driving licence on the market.

Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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