Ktm Super Duke R 1390 vs Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Super Duke R 1390
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Horsepower (hp)
187 hp
180 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
140 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
187 hp @ 9,000 rpm
180 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~280 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
270 km/h
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Super Duke R 1390
9.0/10
"The maddest naked bike money can buy, period."
Pros
+Outrageous 187hp twin-cylinder power
+Class-leading semi-active suspension
+Brembo brakes are exceptional
Cons
−Early software needs dealer updates
−Hard riders leave worn examples
−Tyres disappear alarmingly fast
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