Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx vs Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx vs Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt. Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx: 200 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 260 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 290 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt: 173 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
173 hp
Torque (Nm)
137 Nm
140 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
260 kg
229 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 11,000 rpm
173 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
137 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
290 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
Weight
260 kg (curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx
9.0/10
"The most thrilling all-rounder money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Supercharged engine is phenomenal
+Surprisingly capable long-distance tourer
+SE suspension transforms ride quality
Cons
−Supercharger belt service costly
−Tyre consumption alarmingly high
−Heavy at 260kg wet
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt
8.5/10
"The sport-tourer for riders who find GS Adventures too sensible."
Pros
+Brutal V-twin performance
+Excellent semi-active suspension
+Surprisingly capable touring ability
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Wind protection merely adequate
−Thirsty under hard riding
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