Ktm 1290 Super Duke R vs Ducati Streetfighter V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R vs Ducati Streetfighter 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. Ducati Streetfighter V4: 208 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 201 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h, 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
Ducati Streetfighter V4
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
208 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
123 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
201 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
180 hp @ 9,500 rpm
208 hp @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
123 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
201 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (estimated 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
Ducati Streetfighter V4
8.5/10
"The most visceral naked bike money can buy, used or otherwise."
Pros
+Absolutely savage V4 performance
+Best-in-class electronics suite
+Stunning visual presence
Cons
−Expensive Ducati service intervals
−Eats tires aggressively
−Early throttle-by-wire glitches
Top 10 Accessories
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