Ktm 1290 Super Duke R vs Bmw S 1000 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R vs Bmw S 1000 R. 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. Bmw S 1000 R: 210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Bmw S 1000 R
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
199 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
180 hp @ 9,500 rpm
210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation)
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ generation)
Top Speed
270 km/h
270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 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
Bmw S 1000 R
8.8/10
"One of the best naked bikes money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Savage, usable power delivery
+Electronics genuinely class-leading
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Swingarm pivot corrosion issue
−Firm suspension on rough roads
Top 10 Accessories
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