Ktm 1290 Super Duke R vs Aprilia Tuono V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R vs Aprilia Tuono V4. Ktm 1290 Super Duke R: 180 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Aprilia Tuono V4: 175 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ model; earlier 2011-2016 models produced ~167 hp) hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021 Tuono V4 Factory) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Aprilia Tuono V4
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
175 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
121 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
180 hp @ 9,500 rpm
175 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ model; earlier 2011-2016 models produced ~167 hp)
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
121 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
270 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021 Tuono V4 Factory)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
8.5/10
"The ultimate naked bike — if your wallet and skill match its ambition."
Pros
+Savage LC8 V-twin performance
+World-class Brembo brakes
+Excellent semi-active suspension
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Electronics failures on early models
−Punishing without full history
Aprilia Tuono V4
8.5/10
"The best used supernaked available, if you budget honestly."
Pros
+Brutal V4 engine character
+World-class electronics package
+Handling precision is extraordinary
Cons
−Expensive, infrequent dealer network
−Maintenance costs bite hard
−Rear linkage bearings wear early
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