Ktm Super Duke R 1390 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200
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
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
Horsepower (hp)
187 hp
180 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
198 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
187 hp @ 9,000 rpm
180 hp @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
~280 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, 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
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
9.0/10
"The best British naked you can buy used today."
Pros
+Triple engine pulls everywhere
+World-class Öhlins suspension
+Brembo brakes genuinely outstanding
Cons
−ECU software needs updating
−Hard to find unmolested examples
−Exhaust heat kills paint