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KTM 390 Adventure vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

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KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 158 kg
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. KTM 1290 Super Duke R5
  2. KTM 390 Adventure1
  • 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
  • LightestKTM 390 Adventure158 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 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

KTM 390 Adventure44 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Adventure373 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Adventure158 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Adventure855 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 AdventureKTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeAdventureStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank14.5 L16 L
On a full tank~406 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc1301 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight278 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed160 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight158 kg (dry)189 kg (dry)
Seat height855 mm835 mm
Ground clearance200 mm—
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-17120/70-17 / 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.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Adventure or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Adventure or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 390 Adventure weighs about 158 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so KTM 390 Adventure is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Adventure or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Adventure if you care most about lightest. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most power, most pulling power 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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