KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023 and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 are both powerful motorcycles with similar engine specifications. They both have a V-twin engine with a bore of 108 mm and a stroke of 71 mm. However, the Super Duke GT has a slightly higher engine power of 175 HP compared to the Super Adventure R's 160 HP. The torque output is also slightly higher on the Super Duke GT with 141 Nm compared to the Super Adventure R's 138 Nm.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front, with a diameter of 48 mm. However, the Super Adventure R has a longer travel of 220 mm compared to the Super Duke GT's 125 mm. The rear suspension on both bikes is a monoshock, with the Super Adventure R having the same travel as the front suspension at 220 mm, while the Super Duke GT has a travel of 156 mm.

Both motorcycles have a chromium-molybdenum frame and a tubular frame type. The Super Duke GT has a slightly steeper rake angle of 65.1 degrees compared to the Super Adventure R's 64.7 degrees. The trail measurement is also different, with the Super Duke GT having a trail of 107 mm and the Super Adventure R having a trail of 112.8 mm.

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

In terms of braking, both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 320 mm. The Super Duke GT features Brembo brakes with radial monoblock technology, while the Super Adventure R has Brembo brakes with radial technology.

Both motorcycles come equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The Super Duke GT also has additional features like hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, launch control, shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, and anti-wheelie.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Super Duke GT has a front tire width of 120 mm and a rear tire width of 190 mm, both with a diameter of 17 inches. The Super Adventure R has a front tire width of 90 mm and a rear tire width of 150 mm, with a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire diameter of 18 inches. The wheelbase is shorter on the Super Duke GT at 1482 mm compared to the Super Adventure R's 1577 mm. The seat height is also lower on the Super Duke GT at 835 mm compared to the Super Adventure R's 880 mm. The dry weight of the Super Duke GT is 216 kg with ABS, while the Super Adventure R weighs slightly more at 221 kg with ABS. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of 23 liters and a combined fuel consumption of 5.7 l/100km. The range is slightly higher on the Super Adventure R at 403 km compared to the Super Duke GT's 383 km.

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles feature LED headlights, TFT displays, and adjustable windscreens. The Super Duke GT also has connectivity, while the Super Adventure R has additional features like cornering lights and LED daytime running lights.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

In terms of strengths, the Super Duke GT has a powerful engine, agile handling, a 7-inch display, a comfortable seating position, and a height-adjustable windscreen. The Super Adventure R has a robust overall impression, high-quality and practical chassis, a great seat for endurance, sporty and high-quality components, a powerful but easy-to-control engine, and practical riding aids.

In terms of weaknesses, the Super Duke GT has jerkiness below 2,500 rpm, an unconventional appearance, and the gearshift assistant is an extra cost. The Super Adventure R lacks individual features in the basic equipment and has fiddly controls.

Overall, the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023 is more focused on sport touring with its powerful engine, comfortable seating position, and advanced features, while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 is more focused on off-road adventure with its robust chassis, endurance-oriented seat, and practical riding aids.

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore108 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power175 HPEngine power160 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque141 NmTorque138 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.6 Compression Ratio13.1
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
DegreesDegrees75 Degrees75
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel220 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel156 mmTravel220 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65.1 degreeRake64.7 degree
TrailTrail107 mmTrail112.8 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter267 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Hill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,577 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height880 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)216 kgDry Weight (with ABS)221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange383 kmRange403 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions133 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions134 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.7 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.7 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentCornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT clearly focuses on sport in sport touring, but can also convince with its long-distance qualities. In the 2022 model year, among other things, the right steps were taken with the new TFT display to modernise it without losing the brutal character - which its owners appreciate. If you are looking for a true all-rounder and don't mind the looks, you can't go wrong with the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT!

Powerful engine

Agile handling

7 inch display

Seating position

Comfort

Height-adjustable windscreen

Jerkiness below 2,500 rpm

unconventional appearance: gearshift assistant at extra cost

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

The Super Adventure R presented itself as a great adventure motorbike during the intensive test in the Pyrenees. It offered a great combination of long-distance comfort and off-road capability. You won't find this combination in this consistency on any other motorbike. Above all, the chassis is tough and presented itself from its best side in tough terrain. Of course, only very few riders will actually ride this monster properly - but in rough terrain, "having" has always been better than "needing".

Robust overall impression

high-quality and practical chassis

great seat for a lot of endurance in the saddle

sporty and high-quality components

powerful but easy-to-control engine

practical riding aids.

The high-priced motorbike lacks individual features in the basic equipment

fiddly controls

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

There are a few key differences between a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023 and a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023 is about 5% higher. Compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 there are more KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 79 compared to 7. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT with 56 days compared to 101 days for a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R. Since model year 2016 1000PS.de editors have written 22 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT and 19 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R since model year 2017. The first review for the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT was published on 11/17/2015 and now has more than 23,600 views. This compares to more than 36,400 views for the first review on KTM 1290 Super Adventure R published on 10/4/2016.

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