KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs. Suzuki B-King 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Suzuki B-King 2009

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs Suzuki B-King 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Suzuki B-King 2009

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Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 compared to Suzuki B-King 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Suzuki B-King 2009

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Suzuki B-King 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	65 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	135 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	146 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	12.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,340 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

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	200 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	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 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