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 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
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.
- KTM 1290 Super Duke R4
- TVS Apache RTR 200 4V2
- 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
- LightestTVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
- Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
- Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  KTM 1290 Super Duke R |  TVS Apache RTR 200 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | KTM · Austria | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Street | Street |
| Fuel average | — | ~40 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 16 L | 12 L |
| On a full tank | — | ~480 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 1301 cc | 198 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Oil and air |
| Power | 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm | 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm | 17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
| Power to weight | 952 PS / tonne | 137 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 127 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 189 kg (dry) | 152 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,497 mm | 1,353 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240 | Disc 270 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 200/55-17 | 90/90-17 / 130/70-17 |
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 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?
KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V weighs about 152 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is easier to push and park.
KTM 1290 Super Duke R or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: which should I buy?
Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 200 4V 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
- TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: OffPoynt, 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.