KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2018

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KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2018

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	108 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	173 HP	Engine power	142 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,870 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	144 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	11.8
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	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,301 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	156 mm	Travel	144 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	65.1 degree	Rake	65.5 degree

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
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Tokico

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, 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	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A