2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Sport

Engine
75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valves
Power
173 hp / 129 kW @
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
225.4 kg / 497 lbs
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202026
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke GTYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ± 0.59 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height-1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length-2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width-724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-189
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6.1 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight 225.4 kg / 497 lbs189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power173 hp / 129 kW @54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.4 cu in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine Detail75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valvesFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio-11.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
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
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper, hydraulically operatedMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChainChain
Transmission / Drive6-Speed with up/down quickshifter6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChromemoly steel trellisA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-Active, ø 48 mmTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearLinkage-assisted WP semi-active shockLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake24.9°24°
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear 129.5 mm / 5.1 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320 mm floating discs, Brembo calipers, ABS2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo caliper, ABSSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear190/55 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R
Wheels - FrontAluminium, 3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - RearAluminium, 6.00 x 17 in-