The KTM 1290 Super Duke R ABS motorcycle specifications include a 1,299 cc (79.26 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 190 kg (418.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM 1290 Super Duke R ABS 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.
About 192% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 97th percentile across KTM models.
About 7% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 21st percentile across KTM models.
About 71% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 90th percentile across KTM models.
KTM database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,299 cc — larger displacement than about 97% of KTM models.
835 mm — taller than about 21% of KTM models.
18 L — larger than about 90% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with KTM average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.
1,482
1,436
3% above average.
835
895
7% below average.
140
304
54% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.52:1 (Oversquare) |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,299 cc (79.26 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 108.0 x 71 mm (4.3 x 2.8 inches) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Ignition | Ride-by-wire |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | PASC™ anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated |
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| Front suspension | WP Suspension Up Side Down |
| Rear suspension | WP Suspension Monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 156 mm (6.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 190 kg (418.9 lb) |
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| Seat height | 835 mm (32.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,482 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.9474 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange, black |
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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.