KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 vs. Ducati Hypermotard 939 2018

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017

Ducati Hypermotard 939 2018

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 vs Ducati Hypermotard 939 2018

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017

Ducati Hypermotard 939 2018

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 compared to Ducati Hypermotard 939 2018

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017

Ducati Hypermotard 939 2018

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017

Ducati Hypermotard 939 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	95 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	13.1
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Degrees	Degrees	75	Degrees	90
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
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
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	170 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Sachs
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	267 mm	Diameter	245 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,580 mm	Wheelbase	1,493 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	217 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	181 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	240 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	204 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017

The 1290 Super Adventure R is supposed to be the new off-road flagship of the KTM Adventure range - and it is! It's amazing how easy it is to move 240 kilos off-road with a full tank. The off-road mode is also largely convincing. On the other hand, as on the 1290 Super Adventure S, the full 160 hp and 140 Newton metres of torque as well as all comfort features (apart from the electronically adjustable suspension) are available on the R version: Four performance modes (Sport, Street, Rain and Offroad), cornering ABS, traction control, cruise control, keyless race-on system and the mobile phone management "My Ride". This means that the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R actually combines four motorbikes in one - and thus justifies the proud price.

Fully off-road capable

good off-road mode

easy handling

very powerful and refined engine

state-of-the-art electronic features such as traction control, quickshifter and cornering ABS

large, easy-to-read TFT display

LED headlights with cornering lights.

High price

power-consuming height adjustment of the windshield

Ducati Hypermotard 939 2018

The Ducati Hypermotard 939 is a real Hollywood star that has already starred in 21 films and TV series. Even on the set of the 2018 naked bike comparison, its looks stole the show from most bikes. As befits a Hollywood starlet, however, the Ducati can be a little bitchy from time to time. For example, it's hard to start off when cold, and its soft forks also make it a little nervous in fast corners. But when you conquer the bull, the feelings of happiness are indescribable and you are rewarded with a wonderful V2 Testastretta sound. Perhaps the biggest drawback: its outdated LCD display, which doesn't fit in at all with the Italian design composition.

engine full of character

lots of torque

terrific sound

beautiful looks

star potential at the motorbike meeting

fun supermoto with lots of technology.

Fork too soft

high seat

difficult to start when cold

outdated LCD display