KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R model year 2014 is a naked bike with a powerful engine. It has a bore of 108 mm and a stroke of 71 mm, resulting in an engine power of 173 HP and a torque of 144 Nm. The bike features an electric starter and a chain transmission. It has a displacement of 1301 ccm and is equipped with a two-cylinder engine.

In terms of suspension, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 has an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension and a rear suspension from the brand WP. The frame of the bike is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular frame type. The front brakes feature four pistons and use radial, monoblock technology from the brand Brembo. The bike is also equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control.

The dimensions and weights of the KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 include a front tire width of 120 mm and a front tire diameter of 17 inches. The rear tire has a width of 190 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase measures 1482 mm and the seat height is 835 mm. The fuel tank capacity is 18 liters.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R model year 2021 is an enduro motorcycle. It has similar technical specifications to the Super Duke R, with a bore of 108 mm, a stroke of 71 mm, and a displacement of 1301 ccm. However, the engine power is slightly lower at 160 HP and the torque is 138 Nm.

The suspension of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 consists of an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension and a rear suspension from the brand WP. The frame is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular frame type, similar to the Super Duke R. The front brakes also feature four pistons and use radial technology from Brembo. In addition to ABS and traction control, the Super Adventure R is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Super Adventure R has a front tire width of 90 mm and a front tire diameter of 21 inches. The rear tire has a width of 150 mm and a diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase is longer at 1577 mm and the seat height is higher at 880 mm. The fuel tank capacity is larger at 23 liters.

In terms of strengths, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 is praised for its precise handling, traction control, and powerful engine. On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 is appreciated for its robust overall impression, high-quality and practical chassis, great seat for endurance, and sporty and high-quality components. It also has a powerful but easy-to-control engine and practical riding aids.

However, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 is criticized for its high price, while the Super Adventure R 2021 is said to lack individual features in the basic equipment and have fiddly controls.

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore108 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power173 HPEngine power160 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque144 NmTorque138 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio13.1
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,577 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height880 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014

With all the power and hard "Beast videos" from KTM, this horsepower monster is actually a 100% everyday bike for touring or going to work.

precise handling

traction control

powerful engine

High price

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

The Super Adventure R presented itself as a great adventure motorbike during the intensive test in the Pyrenees. It offered a great combination of long-distance comfort and off-road capability. You won't find this combination in this consistency on any other motorbike. Above all, the chassis is tough and presented itself from its best side in tough terrain. Of course, only very few riders will actually ride this monster properly - but in rough terrain, "having" has always been better than "needing".

Robust overall impression

high-quality and practical chassis

great seat for a lot of endurance in the saddle

sporty and high-quality components

powerful but easy-to-control engine

practical riding aids.

The high-priced motorbike lacks individual features in the basic equipment

fiddly controls

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

There are a few key differences between a KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 and a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 is about 64% higher. Compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 there are more KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2014 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 10 compared to 7. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1290 Super Duke R with 46 days compared to 101 days for a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R. Since model year 2013 1000PS.de editors have written 65 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Duke R and 19 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R since model year 2017. The first review for the KTM 1290 Super Duke R was published on 08/11/2012 and now has more than 4,900 views. This compares to more than 36,400 views for the first review on KTM 1290 Super Adventure R published on 04/10/2016.

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