KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 vs Ducati Panigale V4 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021
Ducati Panigale V4 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore108 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke53.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power180 HPEngine power214 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque140 NmTorque124 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio14
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
BrandBrandWPBrandSachs
TravelTravel140 mmTravel130 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeMonocoque

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter330 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter245 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,497 mmWheelbase1,469 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height830 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)189 kgDry Weight (with ABS)175 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
Stationary noiseStationary noise91 dBStationary noise107 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

The KTM Super Duke R has evolved perfectly over the generations: The engine is strong, has a huge amount of torque and in the current version also works excellently from low revs. However, the excellent interaction of all components is responsible for the overall wonderful performance of the big Duke. The active seating position is comfortable and unbelievably driving-friendly, the chassis is of a high standard, the brakes are powerful and the electronics are state of the art. Even the looks are now pleasing more and more critics. It's just a shame that you have to pay extra for the ingenious shift assistant with blipper.

wonderfully powerful engine with a lot of bang - especially from below and in the middle

super-agile and comfortable seating position

decent braking power

stable chassis, fully adjustable

comprehensive electronics package

acceptable consumption for the high power.

Shift assistant with blipper not standard

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 2021

The conclusion is very easy for me. Ducati has made an "already almost perfect motorbike" even better without changing anything in a negative way. Although riding on the road with this radical fairing probably causes a stir and one or two riders find it uncomfortable, they obviously feel more comfortable with it on the race track. You get a motorbike "out of the box" that resembles a Superbike World Championship bike more than ever. I also believe that the V4 2018 owner is quite capable of improving his lap times with the 2020 version. My tip: if you take care to enlarge the tank or make it more grippy, you could go over the centre even more with your hull.

Clever electronics

Noticeable upgrade to last year's model

More accessible than ever before

Tank is too small from an ergonomic point of view

straight-line driving from 250km/h in the wet

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Ducati Panigale V4

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