Yamaha Mt-10 Sp 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
Yamaha Mt-10 Sp
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
180 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
140 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
212 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
160 hp @ 11,500 rpm
180 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~260 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets)
270 km/h
Weight
212 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-10 Sp
8.5/10
"The ultimate naked bike if you buy one with clean history."
Pros
+Crossplane engine feels incredible
+Öhlins suspension genuinely transforms handling
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Attracts hard riders, check history
−Öhlins servicing costs hurt
−Aggressive riding position tires quickly
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