Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt vs Yamaha Fazer 250. 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. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
173 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
173 hp @ 9,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
135 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
Top 10 Accessories
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