Ktm Super Duke R 1390 vs Ktm Super Duke 1290
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 Super Duke 1290
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 (estimated; electronically influenced)
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 (estimated real-world average; varies significantly with riding style)
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 Super Duke 1290
8.5/10
"The wildest, most rewarding naked bike money can buy used."
Pros
+Savage, addictive V-twin torque
+Sharp, precise chassis dynamics
+Modern electronics genuinely impressive
Cons
−KTM dealer network patchy
−Rear tyre consumption brutal
−Suspension bearings wear quickly