Bmw R 1250 R vs Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 R vs Ktm 1290 Super Duke R. Bmw R 1250 R: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 249 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 R 1250 R
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
180 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
140 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
249 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
180 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
270 km/h
Weight
249 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 R
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's naked bike — brilliant, if slightly soulless."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine genuinely exceptional
+Bulletproof long-distance comfort
+Best-in-class electronics package
Cons
−Final drive maintenance costs bite
−Weight noticeable at low speed
−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
Top 10 Accessories
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