KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2022

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2022

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023 vs KTM 890 Duke R 2022

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2022

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Details

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2022

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2022

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	90.7 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	68.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	121 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	99 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	140 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	64.8 degree	Rake	65.7 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

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

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	180 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	1,497 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	834 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	189 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	166 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	259 km	Range	295 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	145 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	6.17 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.74 l/100km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	91 dB	Stationary noise	96 dB

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

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.

brutal performance

accessible handling

fully adjustable and stable chassis

high quality standard tyres

comfortable seating position

acceptable fuel consumption.

Full equipment wants to be paid for

fiddly indicator operation

KTM 890 Duke R 2022

The KTM 890 Duke R is the sportiest evolutionary stage of the 890 Duke. More power, firmer chassis, sharper brakes - these ingredients, together with the already low vehicle weight, make it a real precision machine. A fast and cool bike for riding fun fetishists, ambitious home track heaters and, last but not least, a real recommendation for trackday visitors. However, the sporty positioning of the upper body and the somewhat more acute knee angle come at the expense of comfort. Last but not least, the adjustable suspension in the basic setup is really crisply tuned. If you want to enjoy the powerful 890 engine and the high-quality electronics a little more comfortably, you can still go for the basic model with a clear conscience.

powerful and rev-happy engine

finely controllable response

good (optional) quickshifter

sporty seating position ensures great front-wheel feel

high-quality adjustable suspension

powerful Brembo brakes

low vehicle weight

extensive (partly optional) electronics

Sitting position more demanding than on the basic model

tight basic set-up not to everyone's taste