2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

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
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
Year20202025
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)-195
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6.1 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight 225.4 kg / 497 lbs195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power173 hp / 129 kW @117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.4 cu in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine Detail75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valvesFour 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
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper, hydraulically operatedMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChainO-ring chain
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6-Speed with up/down quickshifterConstant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeChromemoly steel trellisAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-Active, ø 48 mmTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearLinkage-assisted WP semi-active shockSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake24.9°22.35°
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear 129.5 mm / 5.1 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320 mm floating discs, Brembo calipers, ABS2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo caliper, ABSSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear190/55 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels - FrontAluminium, 3.50 x 17 inMT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - RearAluminium, 6.00 x 17 inMT5.50 x 17 M/C