KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 1301 cc
- 180 PS
- 189 kg
Nicknamed "The Beast"
Bike comparison
KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
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- 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
- LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
- Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  KTM 1290 Super Duke R |  Kawasaki Ninja 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | KTM · Austria | Kawasaki · Japan |
| Type of bike | Street | Sports |
| Fuel average | — | ~27 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 16 L | 14 L |
| On a full tank | — | ~378 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 1301 cc | 451 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm | 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm | 42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 952 PS / tonne | 263 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 185 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) | 171 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,497 mm | 1,375 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240 | Disc 310 / Disc 220 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 200/55-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 |
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.
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Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.
KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?
Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if lightest, lowest seat 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
- Kawasaki Ninja 500: AVMOTO, CC BY-SA 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.