Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx. 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. Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), 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
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
Horsepower (hp)
173 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
173 hp @ 9,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (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
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
8.5/10
"The sensible sport-tourer that never feels boring on Sunday."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world performance
+Cornering ABS standard fitment
+Massive 28-litre fuel tank
Cons
−Chain wears surprisingly quickly
−Panniers too narrow for helmets
−Wind noise above 90mph
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