BMW R 1250 RS versus KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
BMW R 1250 RS
Sporttourer
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
Sporttourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
Built von 2016 bis 2024~
RRP 15.990 €
RRP 22.499 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- beefy, sprint and powerful engine with a lot of character
- Intercity-like road holding
- very comfortable and suitable for touring
- plenty of space for driver and front passenger
- high-quality workmanship and quality impression
Pros:
- Tourable seating position & adjustable windscreen
- Bearish engine
- Wide range of accessories
- Very good standard equipment
- Semi-active, electronic WP chassis
Cons:
- heavy
- QuickShifter jerky
- Windshield creates turbulence
Cons:
- QuickShifter only for an extra charge
- Tight seat
- Engine needs some speed to feel good
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.530 mm
Length : 2.202 mm Height : 1.255 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.202 mm Height : 1.255 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.482 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 234 (max: 460 ) kg
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 234 (max: 460 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer engines 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 cylinder, 4-stroke, 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
Performance
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 136 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 143 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km
Performance: 136 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 143 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km
Maximum speed: 260 km/h
Performance: 175 HP at 9.750 U/Min
Torque: 141 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 400 km
Performance: 175 HP at 9.750 U/Min
Torque: 141 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 400 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Two-piece frame concept consisting of the main and screwed-on rear frame, supporting motor Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
WAD shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Two-piece frame concept consisting of the main and screwed-on rear frame, supporting motor Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
WAD shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Lattice tube (chromium-molybdenum) Front suspension:
Semi-active WP-USD fork Ø 48 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 156 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17
Lattice tube (chromium-molybdenum) Front suspension:
Semi-active WP-USD fork Ø 48 mm (travel 125 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 156 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
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Conclusion - what sticks
The new 1290 Super Duke GT has actually gotten even better. The many Tec updates may not be everyone's cup of tea or absolutely necessary, but they all work splendidly. The brakes are very good and the range of about 400 km is suitable for touring. The GT lives up to its name and, thanks to its seating position, is also suitable for longer tours. Nevertheless, the sporty character is always present, Ready to Race everywhere, just typical KTM!The test bike was provided by Motorrad Ruser . This dealer based in Haseldorf near Hamburg has all sorts of KTM and Yamaha bikes in stock as demonstrators and the country roads around Haseldorf invite you to a magnificent test lap. So, let's go to Haseldorf. Please send greetings from us to Jessi and Hermann, and do not miss the new coffee machine. We recommend cappuccino or latte macchiato.
