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Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 457 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 175 kg

Ride-by-wire with three riding modes and traction control

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R3
  2. Aprilia RS 4572
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestAprilia RS 457175 kg
  • Lowest seatAprilia RS 457800 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RS 457457 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Weight

Aprilia RS 457175 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RS 457800 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RS 457KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandAprilia · ItalyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L16 L
On a full tank~351 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size457 cc1301 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight272 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed—290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight175 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height800 mm835 mm
Wheelbase1,350 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RS 457 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Aprilia RS 457 makes 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm.

Which is lighter, Aprilia RS 457 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

Aprilia RS 457 weighs about 175 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Aprilia RS 457 is easier to push and park.

Aprilia RS 457 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RS 457 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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