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KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs. Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 compared to Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013
Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore108 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power180 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque140 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed 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 width200 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,497 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM has done everything right with the new Superduke 1290 R. The sportier seating position that results from the new frame is perfect for the fast attack, the engine has lost none of its power despite Euro 5, but has also become more refined in conjunction with the more sensitive electronics.

New frame, new seating position

Reverse linkage on shock absorber

Better automatic gearshift

Powerful engine despite Euro 5

Sensitive electronics

Easily scratched plastic between seat and tank

brake squeaks at walking speed

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Model year
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Price Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

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