KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 vs. Aprilia RX 50 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Aprilia RX 50 2021

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 vs Aprilia RX 50 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Aprilia RX 50 2021

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 compared to Aprilia RX 50 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Aprilia RX 50 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Aprilia RX 50 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	39.88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	40 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	2.7 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	3.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Kick
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	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	2-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	50 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	240 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	200 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	80 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,497 mm	Wheelbase	1,395 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	AM
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	145 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	72 g/km

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