KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

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Overview - KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

The KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 is an enduro motorcycle with a V engine type. It has a bore of 103 mm and a stroke of 63 mm. The engine power is 125 HP with a torque of 109 Nm. It has an electric starter and a chain transmission. The bike has 2 cylinders and operates on a 4-stroke engine with a displacement of 1050 ccm.

The front suspension of the KTM 1090 Adventure is an upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 43 mm. It is branded by WP and has a travel of 185 mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock absorber. It is also branded by WP and has a travel of 190 mm.

The frame of the KTM 1090 Adventure is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular frame type. The rake of the bike is 64 degrees. The front brakes are double disk with radial technology and branded by Brembo.

The KTM 1090 Adventure is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and traction control. The front tire has a 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 fuel tank capacity is 23 liters. The bike also has an adjustable windscreen.

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019 is a sport touring motorcycle with a V engine type. It has a bore of 108 mm and a stroke of 71 mm. The engine power is 175 HP with a torque of 141 Nm. It has an electric starter and a chain transmission. Similar to the KTM 1090 Adventure, it also has 2 cylinders and operates on a 4-stroke engine, but with a larger displacement of 1301 ccm.

The front suspension of the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is an upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 48 mm. It is branded by WP and has a travel of 125 mm. The rear suspension is a single swing arm with a monoshock absorber. It is also branded by WP and has a travel of 156 mm.

The frame of the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular frame type. The rake of the bike is 65.1 degrees. The front brakes are double disk with radial and monoblock technology, branded by Brembo.

The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control. The front tire has a 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 fuel tank capacity is 23 liters. The bike also has an adjustable windscreen and a clear and easy-to-read 6.5-inch TFT display.

In terms of strengths, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 is praised for its very powerful and cultivated engine with a wide rev range. It also offers performance modes, the ability to switch off ABS, adjustable traction control, and agile and safe handling. The bike has adjustable ergonomics, a height-adjustable windshield, low weight, and a comparatively low price.

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019 is praised for its improved engine smoothness and the retention of its brutal steam hammer characteristic. The bike has an incredibly powerful engine, even at high speeds. It also features a top-functioning automatic gearshift with a blipper and is very easy to control, even with the electronics switched off. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT has an adjustable footrest system and a clear and easy-to-read 6.5-inch TFT display.

In terms of weaknesses, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 is criticized for its outdated optics compared to the new 1290 Super Adventures. Additionally, its suspension fork is not adjustable.

On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019 is criticized for its design, which is still a matter of taste despite its optical "slimming".

Overall, both the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 and the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The 1090 Adventure offers a powerful and versatile enduro experience, while the 1290 Super Duke GT provides a sport touring experience with improved engine smoothness and powerful performance.

Technical Specifications KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore103 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke63 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power175 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpm
TorqueTorque109 NmTorque141 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio13.2
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
DegreesDegrees75 Degrees75
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,050 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel185 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel190 mmTravel156 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64 degreeRake65.1 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentWindscreen adjustableEquipmentWindscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

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.

Very powerful, cultivated engine with wide rev range

performance modes

ABS can be switched off

adjustable traction control

agile and safe handling

adjustable ergonomics

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively low price.

Optics seem outdated by the new 1290 Super Adventures

suspension fork not adjustable

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019

KTM has not brought a completely new Superduke GT for 2019, but has improved the improved the machine in detail. Conclusion: Extremely successful! Simply an amazing rocket!

Improved engine smoothness

Brutal steam hammer characteristic has been retained

Engine incredibly powerful - even at 180 km/h upwards

Top functioning automatic gearshift with blipper is on board

Very easy to control - even if you switch off the very well functioning electronics

Adjustable footrest system

Clear and easy-to-read 6.5 inch TFT display

Design is still a matter of taste despite optical "slimming"

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1090 Adventure vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

There are a few key differences between a KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 and a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019 is about 6% higher. A KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 experiences a loss of 1,010 GBP in one year and 500 GBP in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 3,620 GBP and 2,780 GBP for a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019. Compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2019 there are less KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 7 compared to 12. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT with 79 days compared to 101 days for the KTM 1090 Adventure. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 7 reviews for the KTM 1090 Adventure and 22 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT since model year 2016. The first review for the KTM 1090 Adventure was published on 12/10/2016 and now has more than 32,200 views. This compares to more than 23,600 views for the first review on KTM 1290 Super Duke GT published on 17/11/2015.

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