KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 vs KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
The KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 is a naked bike with a monstrous engine and torque. It has a bore of 108 mm and a stroke of 71 mm, resulting in a displacement of 1301 ccm. The engine power is an impressive 173 HP, with a torque of 144 Nm. It features an electric starter and a chain transmission. The bike has a two-cylinder engine and a chromium-molybdenum frame.
In terms of suspension, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 is equipped with an upside-down telescopic fork from WP in the front and a rear suspension from WP as well. The front brakes have four pistons and utilize radial, Monoblock technology from Brembo. The bike also comes with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control.
The dimensions and weights of the KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 include a front tire width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 190 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1482 mm and the seat height is 835 mm. The dry weight of the bike, including ABS, is 189 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 18 liters.
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 is an enduro motorcycle with a powerful and cultivated engine. It has a bore of 103 mm and a stroke of 63 mm, resulting in a displacement of 1050 ccm. The engine power is 125 HP, with a torque of 109 Nm. It also features an electric starter and a chain transmission. Like the Super Duke R, it has a two-cylinder engine and a chromium-molybdenum frame.
The KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 is equipped with an upside-down telescopic fork from WP in the front and a rear suspension from WP as well. The front brakes have four pistons and utilize radial technology from Brembo. In addition to ABS and traction control, this bike also offers riding modes as part of its advanced rider assistance systems.
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
In terms of dimensions and weights, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 has a front tire width of 110 mm and a diameter of 19 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 150 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1560 mm and the seat height is 850 mm. The dry weight of the bike, including ABS, is 205 kg. It has a larger fuel tank capacity of 23 liters.
In terms of strengths, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 stands out with its monstrous engine and torque, wide rev range, little vibration, strong brakes, extensive electronics, great extras, high-quality details, and unrivaled aggressive looks. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 boasts a very powerful and cultivated engine with a wide rev range, performance modes, the ability to switch off ABS, adjustable traction control, agile and safe handling, adjustable ergonomics, a height-adjustable windshield, low weight, and a comparatively low price.
However, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 does have a weakness in its automatic gearshift, which is a little too coarse. The KTM 1090 Adventure 2018, on the other hand, has weaknesses in its outdated optics compared to the new 1290 Super Adventures and its suspension fork, which is not adjustable.
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016
KTM knows no turning back and KTM knows no quarter. That's why the new 1290 Super Duke R is a little easier to handle than its predecessor, but also a little stronger and faster. Already at 2500 rpm, over 100 Nm are available, the maximum is 141, the top performance is stated at 177 hp. That may be too much, but it doesn't have to be. The electronics remain the lifeline in this category, where development continues to move forward strongly. KTM has started where it had difficulties and that was stability. Changes to the geometry and chassis have improved this significantly, making the ride on the beast not only faster, but also safer. The handling is no less radical for that, and the supermoto genes are more evident than on any other naked bike. There can only be one Super Duke.
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
The KTM 1090 Adventure is a huge step away from its predecessor, the 1050 Adventure, towards its bigger sisters. The electronics package with adjustable riding modes, traction control and ABS remains at the already high level, but the engine now has 125 hp, around a third (!) more than the 1050. Almost more importantly, it can now rev freely to over 10,000 rpm and thus offers a more usable rev band. You will hardly find a more balanced bike in the class of still reasonably priced large touring enduros.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs KTM 1090 Adventure
There are a few key differences between a KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 and a KTM 1090 Adventure 2018. In terms of price, the actual average prices of both motorbikes are almost the same. A KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 experiences a loss of 680 GBP in one year and 1,860 GBP in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 1,010 GBP and 500 GBP for a KTM 1090 Adventure 2018. Compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 there are more KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 25 compared to 7. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1290 Super Duke R with 81 days compared to 101 days for a KTM 1090 Adventure. Since model year 2013 1000PS.de editors have written 65 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Duke R and 7 reviews for the KTM 1090 Adventure 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 32,200 views for the first review on KTM 1090 Adventure published on 12/10/2016.
