KTM 1290 Super Duke R versus Ducati Streetfighter V4
KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Naked
Ducati Streetfighter V4
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 20.299 €
RRP 23.390 €
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Pros:
- Powerful engine
- Stable chassis
- Service
- Electronic helpers
- Brake
Pros:
Cons:
- Pillion suitability
Cons:
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.497 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 198 (max: 415 ) kg
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 198 (max: 415 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.488 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 202 kg
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 202 kg
Engine
Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V2 75° 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.301 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 108 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.301 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 108 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V4 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.103 ccm
Hub: 54 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.103 ccm
Hub: 54 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 180 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 140 NM bei 8.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 287 km
Performance: 180 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 140 NM bei 8.000 U/Min Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 287 km
Maximum speed: 275 km/h
Performance: 208 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 123 NM bei 9.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 8 l
Reach: 224 km
Performance: 208 HP at 13.000 U/Min
Torque: 123 NM bei 9.500 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 8 l
Reach: 224 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular space frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP-USD Ø 48 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
WP-Monoshock via deflection (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 200/55-17
Tubular space frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum) Front suspension:
WP-USD Ø 48 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
WP-Monoshock via deflection (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 200/55-17
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork 43mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 200/60 ZR 17
Upside-down fork 43mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Sachs central strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 200/60 ZR 17
Brakes
Front brake
2 x Brembo Stylema Monoblock four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake discs, floating (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 240 mm)
2 x Brembo Stylema Monoblock four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake discs, floating (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
Where it is, is at the front
So KTM has delivered a cheat pack, because neither is it a beast, nor a duke. What luck. It is a power on the street, but a manageable one. The Super Duke stands for driving fun without end, when the sheer performance counts. It is pure irrationality, a fun bike without high utility value.
If you are looking for something like this, you will be happy here, provided you like the edgy design. But isn't that always the case?
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Hamburg.
