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

The KTM 1290 Super Duke RR motorcycle specifications include a 1,301 cc (79.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 180 kg (396.8 lb).

Key specifications

2021, 2023Model years
1,301 ccDisplacement
140.0 NmTorque
180 kgDry weight
837 mmSeat height
16 LFuel tank
1,482 mmWheelbase
160 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20212023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2023189 kg (416.7 lb)
Rear suspension
2023WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage 7746
Lights
2023LED lights
Power/weight ratio
20230.9366 hp/kg
Rake
202324.4°

How the KTM 1290 Super Duke RR 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 height837 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 6% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 22nd percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity16 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 52% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 87th 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 height22nd

837 mm — taller than about 22% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity87th

16 L — larger than about 87% 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 height837 mm
This bike

837

KTM avg

895

6% below average.

Ground clearance160 mm
This bike

160

KTM avg

304

47% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,301 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,482 mmSeat 837 mmClearance 160 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 200/55-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 200/55-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 200 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 55%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Estimated theoretical fuel range 296 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.52:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,301 cc (79.39 cu in)
Torque 140.0 Nm (14.3 kgf-m or 103.3 ft.lbs)
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 Slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated
Front suspension WP APEX PRO 7548 Closed Cartridge
Rear suspension WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rake 25.2°

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
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 200/55-17
Wheels Metzeler M7RR tires

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 180 kg (396.8 lb)
Seat height 837 mm (33.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,482 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 160 mm (6.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.00 L (4.23 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.40 L/100 km (18.5 km/l or 43.56 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 125.3 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details 2 catalytic converters

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.9834 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Lights LED headlight

Other specifications

Color options Black/orange/blue

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.