KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2011
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019
BMW S 1000 RR 2011
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2011
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019
The epithet "Beast" is not completely out of the blue, the KTM is and remains a brutal naked bike - 177 hp from two pots with a combined displacement of 1301 cubic metres is nothing harmless. Nevertheless, it is surprisingly easy to control; the upright seating position combined with the good handling make it seem almost docile. Compared to its predecessor, it has been improved precisely at its weakest points. The engine now runs more smoothly, the shift assistant brings calmness in the acceleration phase and the chassis has been improved in quality. But it still loves the wild chase more than high speed in long curves.
BMW S 1000 RR 2011
The most important changes to the S 1000 RR, however, were the numerous small adjustments to the chassis and geometry. Here we now benefit from thousands of test kilometres from the BMW test crew. This is logical evolution and a great step forward.
