KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs. Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 compared to Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,497 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM has done everything right with the new Superduke 1290 R. The sportier seating position that results from the new frame is perfect for the fast attack, the engine has lost none of its power despite Euro 5, but has also become more refined in conjunction with the more sensitive electronics.

New frame, new seating position

Reverse linkage on shock absorber

Better automatic gearshift

Powerful engine despite Euro 5

Sensitive electronics

Easily scratched plastic between seat and tank

brake squeaks at walking speed