BMW R nineT Racer 2018 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

BMW R nineT Racer 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Overview - BMW R nineT Racer 2018 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

BMW R nineT Racer 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R nineT Racer 2018 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

BMW R nineT Racer 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

BMW R nineT Racer 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	180 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	116 Nm	Torque	140 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	13.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Dry	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	125 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Single swing arm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	140 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,491 mm	Wheelbase	1,497 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT Racer 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

wonderfully powerful engine with a lot of bang - especially from below and in the middle

super-agile and comfortable seating position

decent braking power

stable chassis, fully adjustable

comprehensive electronics package

acceptable consumption for the high power.

Shift assistant with blipper not standard