Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt vs Bmw R 1250 Rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt vs Bmw R 1250 Rs. 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. Bmw R 1250 Rs: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt
Bmw R 1250 Rs
Horsepower (hp)
173 hp
136 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
143 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
229 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
173 hp @ 9,500 rpm
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
200 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw R 1250 Rs
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's sport-tourer — fast, refined, and genuinely rewarding."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Shaft drive, minimal maintenance
+Genuinely comfortable at speed
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Heavy below 30mph
−Bland visual presence
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