KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 vs. Ducati Panigale V2 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 vs Ducati Panigale V2 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 compared to Ducati Panigale V2 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	60.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	155 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	104 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	12.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	955 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Sachs
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
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
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	245 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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	200 mm	Rear tyre width	180 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	1,497 mm	Wheelbase	1,436 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	189 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	176 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	91 dB	Stationary noise	102 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

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 V2 2020

For us, the Panigale V2 is the ultimate road super sports bike. Sophisticated electronic assistance systems that leave nothing to be desired, Ducati's fun 955 cm³ two-cylinder Superquadro engine that generates more than enough power for the road with 155 hp, a great seating position and a high degree of controllability. All of this characterises the Panigale V2 and for this reason it is probably "the" country road supersports bike for us at the moment, but it also cuts a good figure on the racetrack. The Panigale V2 should appeal above all to pilots for whom 200 hp rockets are a bit too much, and to all those who have also been enchanted by this work of art on two wheels.

Beautiful and noble design - ensures many open mouths!

Outstanding electronics package ensures a lot of safety and fun in traffic

Engine, ergonomics & electronics make the machine incredibly "experienceable"!

A real insider tip for supersport beginners and returners

Just the right measure of many things, engine power, chassis, ergonomics.

Compared to other engines of this size, it would still have been nice to have one/two more horses, but there are no really comparable current alternatives to the V2

"Only" in Race mode does it show its true potential