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

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo motorcycle specifications include a 1,301 cc (79.39 cu in) engine, power of 177 hp (129.2 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 189 kg (416.7 lb).

Key specifications

2023Year released
1,301 ccDisplacement
177 hpPower
140.0 NmTorque
189 kgDry weight
835 mmSeat height
16 LFuel tank
1,482 mmWheelbase

How the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo 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.

Engine power177 hp
Low 6.9 hpAverage 70.6 hpHigh 177 hp

About 151% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 98th percentile across KTM models.

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 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.

Engine power98th

177 hp — more powerful than about 98% of KTM models with power data.

Displacement99th

1,301 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of KTM models.

Seat height21st

835 mm — taller than about 21% 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 height835 mm
This bike

835

KTM avg

895

7% 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 • 177 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,482 mmSeat 835 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 259 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.937 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 936.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 136.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.52:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2023

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,301 cc (79.39 cu in)
Power 177 hp (129.2 kW)
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 Semi-active Suspension USD Ø 48 mm (GEN.2)
Rear suspension WP Semi-active Rear Shock (GEN.2)
Front wheel travel 125 mm (4.9 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 189 kg (416.7 lb)
Seat height 835 mm (32.9 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 6.17 L/100 km (16.2 km/l or 38.12 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 143.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.9366 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Battery Yuasa YTZ14S
Lights LED headlight

Other specifications

Color options Orange/silver
Comments 3 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control.

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.