KTM 1290 Super Duke R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R motorcycle specifications include a 1,299 cc (79.26 cu in) engine and a 6-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023Model years
1,299 ccDisplacement
1,450 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201320142016201720182019202020212023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
201620231,301 cc (79.39 cu in)
Frame
20162019Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated
20202023Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated
Front brakes
2014Double disc. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers
20162023Double disc. ABS. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers
Rear brakes
2014Single disc. Two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc
2016Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc
20172023Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper. fixed brake disc
Wheelbase
201420231,482 mm (58.3 inches)
Ignition
20162023Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition

How the KTM 1290 Super Duke R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.

Displacement1,299 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 192% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 97th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement97th

1,299 cc — larger displacement than about 97% of KTM models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,299 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,450 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,299 cc (79.26 cu in)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Ignition Ride-by-wire
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular space frame

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Wheelbase 1,450 mm (57.1 inches)

Other specifications

Color options Orange

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.