Mv Agusta Rush 1000 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
Mv Agusta Rush 1000
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Horsepower (hp)
208 hp
180 hp
Torque (Nm)
116.5 Nm
140 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
302 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
186 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
208 hp @ 13,000 rpm
180 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
116.5 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~302 km/h (estimated; electronically limited)
270 km/h
Weight
186 kg (curb/wet weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figure not widely published)
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Mv Agusta Rush 1000
7.8/10
"An intoxicating, high-maintenance exotic that rewards meticulous, patient owners only."
Pros
+Stunning, head-turning visual presence
+Ferocious, characterful inline-four
+Exceptional Öhlins suspension setup
Cons
−Dealer network embarrassingly sparse
−Parts costly and slow
−Exhaust headers crack prematurely
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