2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs 2025 BMW M 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Sport

Engine
75º V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve
Power
129 kW / 173 hp @
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 506 lbs
2025 BMW M 1000R 2025 BMW M 1000R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Power
154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20162025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke GT BMW M 1000R
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ±0.59 in1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in-
Height-1176 mm / 46.3 in
Length-2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width-996 mm / 39.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)228 199
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6.1 US gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight228 kg / 506 lbs199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Performance
Max Power129 kW / 173 hp @154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Max Torque144 Nm / 14.68 kgf-m @113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.4 cu in999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine Detail75º V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valveFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio-13.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
Engine Management-BMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI, throttle body 56 mm-
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW, dual ignition-
Lubrication-Wet sump
Lubrication SystemPressure lubrication, 3 Eaton pumps-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V, 12 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper, hydraulically operatedMulti-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChainChain 525 17/47
Gear Ratios-1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.261
Primary Drive Ratios-1.652
Secondary Drive Ratio- 2.765
Transmission / Drive6-SpeedConstant-mesh 6-speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly steel trellisAluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-Active, ø 48 mmUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearWP Semi-Active monoshock, single sided swingarmAluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable
Rake24.9º-
Steering Head Angle-65.8°
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in99.6 mm / 3.92 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front320 mm Dual floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston calipers, ABSM 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipers
Brakes - Rear240 mm Single disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper, ABSM Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT200/55 ZR17
Wheels-Standard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package
Wheels - FrontAluminium, 3.50 x 17"-
Wheels - RearAluminium, 6.00 x 17"-