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

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R SE motorcycle specifications include a 1,301 cc (79.39 cu in) engine and a 6-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2016Year released
1,301 ccDisplacement
835 mmSeat height
18 LFuel tank
1,482 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance

How the KTM 1290 Super Duke R SE 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.

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

About 193% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 99th 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.

Displacement99th

1,301 cc — larger displacement than about 99% 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 • 1,301 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)

Model information

Year released 2016
Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,301 cc (79.39 cu in)
Bore × stroke 108.0 x 71 mm (4.3 x 2.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 3 pumps

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated
Front suspension WP USD Ø 48 mm
Rear suspension WP 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

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)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Analog and digital

Other specifications

Color options Orange/white
Exhaust system Akrapovi and #269; titanium silencer
Comments Special edition model.

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.