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

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

2014-2015Model years
1,299 ccDisplacement
190 kgDry weight
835 mmSeat height
18 LFuel tank
1,482 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20142015
Year-specific specification changes

The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20151,301 cc (79.39 cu in)
Dry weight
2015189 kg (416.7 lb)
Power/weight ratio
20150.9524 hp/kg

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.

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.

Seat height835 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 7% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 21st percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 71% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 90th 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.

Seat height21st

835 mm — taller than about 21% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity90th

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.

Wheelbase1,482 mm
This bike

1,482

KTM avg

1,436

3% above average.

Seat height835 mm
This bike

835

KTM avg

895

7% below average.

Ground clearance140 mm
This bike

140

KTM avg

304

54% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,482 mmSeat 835 mmClearance 140 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Bore/stroke ratio 1.52:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
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
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
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
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 190 kg (418.9 lb)
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)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.9474 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Orange, black

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.