Yamaha MT-10 2020 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019

Yamaha MT-10 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019
Overview - Yamaha MT-10 2020 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019

Yamaha MT-10 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019
Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-10 2020 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha MT-10 2020

The Yamaha MT-10 exudes a lot of emotion with the cool CP4 engine, but also doesn't forget pragmatic utility. For a naked bike, it offers a lot of comfort on long tours. It rides fast but is still refined at all times. On the racetrack, the chassis is not precise enough to beat the other Powernakeds. Overall, however, it scores with its versatility paired with radical looks and awesome sound.
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.