KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 vs BMW R 1250 GS 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	175 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	141 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telelever
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	37 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	190 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	156 mm	Travel	200 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	65.1 degree	Rake	62.9 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

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	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is clearly focussed on sport touring, but can also impress with its long-distance qualities. If you are looking for a true all-rounder and don't mind the looks, you can't go wrong with the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT!

Powerful engine

Agile handling

7 inch display

Seating position

Comfort

Height-adjustable windscreen

Jerking below 2,500 rpm

Unconventional look: shift assistant at extra cost

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

The BMW R 1250 GS also presents itself as a very complete bike in 2022. Confident and well-balanced, it impresses on intensive rides. The bike scores points with its superb engine, great ergonomics and practical riding aids including great app integration. However, in a direct comparison with other top-of-the-range touring enduros, it shows its first weaknesses in terms of features and components. In direct comparison, however, the 136 hp from the boxer engine is convincing in every situation.

Extremely high-torque boxer engine

comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

great app integration

sophisticated operating concept

great ergonomics

many customisation options

great handling with strong confidence in the front

easy to ride

Shifting at low revs is choppy

seat too slack

brakes and suspension no longer at the level of the strong competition

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs BMW R 1250 GS

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

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KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 vs BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

BMW R 1250 GS 2020

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs BMW R 1250 GS

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Price BMW R 1250 GS

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