Earlier version in photoYamaha FZ-S
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 149 cc
- 12.4 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 136 kg
Bike comparison
Yamaha FZ-S vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
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.
- KTM 1290 Super Duke R4
- Yamaha FZ-S2
- 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
- LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
- Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
- Lowest seatYamaha FZ-S790 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Yamaha FZ-S |  KTM 1290 Super Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Yamaha · Japan | KTM · Austria |
| Type of bike | Street | Street |
| Fuel average | ~45 km/l | — |
| Petrol tank | 13 L | 16 L |
| On a full tank | ~585 km | — |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 149 cc | 1301 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm | 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | 140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 91 PS / tonne | 952 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 115 km/h | 290 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 136 kg (with fluids) | 189 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,330 mm | 1,497 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 282 / Disc 220 | Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Front wheel | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 100/80-17 / 140/60-17 | 120/70-17 / 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, Yamaha FZ-S or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?
KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.
Which is lighter, Yamaha FZ-S or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?
Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.
Yamaha FZ-S or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?
Buy Yamaha FZ-S if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. 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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Photo credits
- Yamaha FZ-S: Praveen120, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KTM 1290 Super Duke R: Cjp24, 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.