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Aprilia RSV4 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 RSV4

Aprilia RSV4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1099 cc
  • 217 PS
  • 202 kg

V4 engine

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. Aprilia RSV43
  2. KTM 1290 Super Duke R3
  • Most powerAprilia RSV4217 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RSV41074 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
  • Highest top speedAprilia RSV4305 km/h
  • Lowest seatKTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Aprilia RSV4217 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Aprilia RSV4125 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RSV41,074 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RSV41,099 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

Aprilia RSV4305 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

Aprilia RSV4202 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RSV4851 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RSV4KTM 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
Petrol tank17.9 L16 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1099 cc1301 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power217 PS @ 13,000 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight1074 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed305 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height851 mm835 mm
Wheelbase1,436 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/55-17120/70-17 / 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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RSV4 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

Aprilia RSV4 makes 217 PS @ 13,000 rpm; KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Aprilia RSV4 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R weighs about 189 kg and Aprilia RSV4 about 202 kg, so KTM 1290 Super Duke R is easier to push and park.

Aprilia RSV4 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RSV4 if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most pulling power, lightest 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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