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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Triumph Speed 400

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

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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"

Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R4
  2. Triumph Speed 4002
  • 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
  • LightestTriumph Speed 400170 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
Triumph Speed 40040 PS

Torque

KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc

Top speed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h

Weight

KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg

Seat height

KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 1290 Super Duke RTriumph Speed 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaTriumph · United Kingdom
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank16 L13 L
On a full tank—~390 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1301 cc398 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power180 PS @ 9,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight952 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne
Top speed290 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight189 kg (dry)170 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—158 mm
Wheelbase1,497 mm1,377 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Triumph Speed 400?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Triumph Speed 400: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Triumph Speed 400 if lightest, lowest seat 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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