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BMW R 1200 RS 2018 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

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Overview - BMW R 1200 RS 2018 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RS 2018 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

BMW R 1200 RS 2018
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017
BMW R 1200 RS 2018
BMW R 1200 RS 2018
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeV
BoreBore101 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power173 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque144 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio13.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,530 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

BMW R 1200 RS 2018

Wunderlich has optimised the already great R 1200 RS with pinpoint accuracy and turned it into a real dream machine. The straight handlebars fit the sports tourer really well. The bike's sporty look is justified. Anyone who tries this Wunderlich machine sets the bar incredibly high for their next motorbike. A real dream bike.

Precise and stable handling

comfortable seating position

great wind protection

with the Wunderlich conversion, a very sporty and sleek look overall.

Knee angle somewhat compact with long legs

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 RS vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Price BMW R 1200 RS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Model year
Current average market prices

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