Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. 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 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
173 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
173 hp @ 9,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
170 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
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 300
8.0/10
"The benchmark used starter bike that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely sorted chassis dynamics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Drop damage extremely common
−Rev-hungry above 8,000rpm
−Rear brake feels wooden
Top 10 Accessories
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