KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023 vs. KTM RC 8C 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

KTM RC 8C 2023
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023 vs KTM RC 8C 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

KTM RC 8C 2023
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023 compared to KTM RC 8C 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R retains its brute character for 2022 if you take the beast by the horns. But the Hyper Naked from Mattighofen is also convincing in everyday use and presents itself as a mature all-round companion. Small details could use a little love, but nothing that spoils the positive overall impression of the 1290 Super Duke R.
KTM RC 8C 2023

The RC 8C is a riding machine that not only leads professionals to fast lap times, but also puts a grin on the face of the average rider. Light-footed and precise like an elf on rails, it shows its strength particularly on fast-moving and technically demanding courses. Even though the engine has easy play thanks to the low overall weight and performs well at low revs, as a Horsepower-spoilt superbike rider I would like to see it wind out a bit more aggressively. Nevertheless, for most people it will probably be the key to a lot of riding pleasure and fast lap times without any conversion work.