KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 vs. Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2023
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 vs Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2023
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 compared to Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

The KTM Super Duke R has evolved perfectly over the generations: The engine is strong, has a huge amount of torque and in the current version also works excellently from low revs. However, the excellent interaction of all components is responsible for the overall wonderful performance of the big Duke. The active seating position is comfortable and unbelievably driving-friendly, the chassis is of a high standard, the brakes are powerful and the electronics are state of the art. Even the looks are now pleasing more and more critics. It's just a shame that you have to pay extra for the ingenious shift assistant with blipper.
Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2023

Ducati has managed to improve the performance of the Streetfighter V4 S with specific changes. Even though the performance data have not changed, the rideability has been decisively improved. The big changes could not be expected on a bike that was already performing at the highest level - there is hardly anything to complain about on the current hyper-naked bikes anyway. When it comes to the sound, the engineers have overshot the mark. Regardless of whether the bike is at idle or in driving mode, the Streetfighter V4 S is simply too loud. Especially on fast tracks, the wind pressure pushes the helmet against the nose and tenses the neck muscles enormously, but that's the price you have to pay if you want to ride a naked bike, just as you have to reckon with darkness at night!