KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

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Details

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	200.1 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	140 Nm	Torque	114.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	13
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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	190 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	1,115 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	813 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

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

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

With probably no other motorbike would the test riders have wished to be able to reach into the tuning box at least a little. Because the Ninja ZX-10R is a motorbike that offers an excellent basis for the race track. Unlike the other three Japanese bikes, it is radical, offers competitive top performance compared to BMW and Ducati.

Engine offers powerful peak power

offers ABS and traction point together.

Handling somewhat suboptimal for faster routes

braking performance diminishes over time.