Bmw K 1200 R vs Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 R vs Ktm 1290 Super Duke R. Bmw K 1200 R: 163 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 248 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ktm 1290 Super Duke R: 180 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1200 R
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Horsepower (hp)
163 hp
180 hp
Torque (Nm)
127 Nm
140 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
248 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
163 hp @ 10,250 rpm
180 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
127 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
270 km/h
Weight
248 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1200 R
7.8/10
"A flawed but spectacular machine for experienced riders who prepare properly."
Pros
+Brutal, addictive inline-four power
+Duolever handling genuinely impressive
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Throttle bodies need regular syncing
−Final drive spline failures costly
−Dealer servicing eye-wateringly expensive
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
8.5/10
"The ultimate naked bike — if your wallet and skill match its ambition."
Pros
+Savage LC8 V-twin performance
+World-class Brembo brakes
+Excellent semi-active suspension
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Electronics failures on early models
−Punishing without full history
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