KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017 vs. Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017 compared to Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	71.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	173 HP	Engine power	145 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	144 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	12.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,198 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Öhlins

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
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	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	190 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	1,511 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

With generous standard equipment, a retuned engine and unmistakably edgy KTM design, the 1290 Super Duke GT aims to enter the sport touring segment. With rideable performance and the full power of the naked bike in the spirit of the "Ready-to-Race" credo, it stands out from the competition not only visually. The mattighofen sports fanatics even fit heated grips and cruise control to offer frequent riders a nice spot. Somehow they still manage to remain credible and to trigger storms of enthusiasm in the rider.

extensive standard equipment

sensational engine

unique design

uncomplicated pannier system

Poor wind protection

manual windshield adjustment

quite high fuel consumption

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs Ducati Monster 1200 S

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

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