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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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 R4
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V42
  • 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 YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L16 L
On a full tank~440 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc1301 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height815 mm835 mm
Ground clearance170 mm—
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,497 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17
Suspension (front / back)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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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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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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