KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 1301 cc
- 180 PS
- 189 kg
Nicknamed "The Beast"
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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs BMW R 1300 GS
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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BMW R 1300 GS
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 1300 cc
- 145 PS
- 237 kg
Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- KTM 1290 Super Duke R5
- BMW R 1300 GS1
- Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
- Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
- LightestKTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
- Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
- Lowest seatKTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  KTM 1290 Super Duke R |  BMW R 1300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | KTM · Austria | BMW Motorrad · Germany |
| Type of bike | Street | Adventure |
| Petrol tank | 16 L | 19 L |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 1301 cc | 1300 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm | 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm |
| Torque | 140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 952 PS / tonne | 612 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 189 kg (dry) | 237 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 850 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,497 mm | 1,518 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240 | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 200/55-17 | 120/70-19 / 170/60-17 |
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, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or BMW R 1300 GS?
KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm.
Which is lighter, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or BMW R 1300 GS?
KTM 1290 Super Duke R weighs about 189 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so KTM 1290 Super Duke R is easier to push and park.
KTM 1290 Super Duke R or BMW R 1300 GS: which should I buy?
Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy BMW R 1300 GS if most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- KTM 1290 Super Duke R: Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BMW R 1300 GS: Corvettec6r, CC BY 4.0
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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.