2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017 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 Yamaha YZF-R9 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20172025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke GTYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ±0.59 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height-1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length-1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width-706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)228 195
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6.1 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight228 kg / 506 lbs195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power129 kW / 173 hp @117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque144 Nm / 14.68 kgf-m @93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.4 cu in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine Detail75º V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valveFour stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio-11.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI, throttle body 56 mmFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW, dual ignitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication-Wet sump
Lubrication SystemPressure lubrication, 3 Eaton pumps-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V, 12 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper, hydraulically operatedMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChainO-ring chain
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6-SpeedConstant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly steel trellisAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-Active, ø 48 mmTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearWP Semi-Active monoshock, single sided swingarmSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake24.9º22.35°
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front320 mm Dual floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston calipers, ABS2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - Rear240 mm Single disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper, ABSSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels - FrontAluminium, 3.50 x 17"MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - RearAluminium, 6.00 x 17"MT5.50 x 17 M/C