Ktm 1290 Super Duke R vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R vs Yamaha Fz25. 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. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
180 hp @ 9,500 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 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
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
