Honda CB 1000 R 2020 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

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Overview - Honda CB 1000 R 2020 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Technical Specifications Honda CB 1000 R 2020 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Honda CB 1000 R 2020
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore75 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke56.5 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power145 HPEngine power173 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpm
TorqueTorque104 NmTorque144 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.6 Compression Ratio13.2
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,455 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.2 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2020

The 1-litre version of the Neo Sport Cafe Racer shows that it doesn't always have to be the golden mean. In all honesty, it has to be said that the largest of all the representatives also feels the most "grown-up". The electronic equipment of the 1000 in the + version leaves almost nothing to be desired and the handling is extremely rider-friendly for this class. Playfully easy cornering with a well-tuned chassis, snappy brakes and low weight seem to be the recipe for success in terms of smoothness. In terms of performance, the CB1000R+ unfortunately has to make concessions. With 145 hp, the Honda is not a brute rocket, but it is all the more controllable for it. And 145 hp with a full tank of 213 kg is more than enough for maximum riding pleasure on country roads!

Flawless responsiveness of the power unit

Honda-typical extremely rideable 1000

Good electronics package (ABS, traction control, riding modes..)

Smooth and precise gearbox

Excellent functioning quickshifter

Black/white LCD not quite up to date and not ideally readable in direct sunlight

tall pilots may have space problems with their knees at the tank

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is undoubtedly a beast in terms of its data - 173 hp, 144 Newton metres of torque, 189 kilos dry weight are values with which you can make an impression on the quarter mile. It's almost a miracle that the Austrian is so easy to handle and agile despite its 1301 cubic capacity. On the country road it is therefore enormous fun, but on the race track you have to have a very precise riding style in order not to have to work a lot on the Super Duke R - but admittedly a very nice form of work! In addition, the expensive Special Edition can fully score visually with its many power parts and the beautiful paintwork

Superb engine

agile handling

comfortable seating position

bombastic braking system

classy look

somewhat nervous handling on the racetrack

high price

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB 1000 R vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Price Honda CB 1000 R

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