2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs 2025 BMW S 1000RR

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2021 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 BMW S 1000RR 2025 BMW S 1000RR

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single cam followers, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control
Power
154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20212025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke GTBMW S 1000RR
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in832 mm / 32.4 in
Wheelbase1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ± 0.59 in1457 mm / 57.4 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in-
Height-1205 mm / 47.4 in
Length-2073 mm / 81.6 in
Width-848 mm / 33.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-176
Wet Weight (kg)-198
Dry Weight-176 kg / 388 lbs
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6.1 US gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight 225.4 kg / 497 lbs198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power173 hp / 129 kW @154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.4 cu in999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine Detail75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valvesFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single cam followers, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio-13.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid/oil 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
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper, hydraulically operatedMultiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement
Final DriveChainChain 525 17/46
Gear Ratios-1st: 2.647 / 2nd: 2.091 / 3rd: 1.727 / 4th: 1.500 / 5th: 1.360 / 6th: 1.261
Transmission / Drive6-Speed with up/down quickshifterClaw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears
Chassis
Frame TypeChromemoly steel trellisBridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-Active, ø 48 mmUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearLinkage-assisted WP semi-active shockAluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload
Rake24.9°-
Steering Head Angle-66.4°
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in99.8 mm / 3.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear 129.5 mm / 5.1 in118 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320 mm floating discs, Brembo calipers, ABS2x 320mm floating disc, radial 4-piston fixed calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo caliper, ABSSingle 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Race ABS (partial integral), Brake-Slide-Assist / BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (settings for RAIN, ROAD, DYNAMIC, RACE mode)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/55 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT190/55 ZR17 (with M wheels: 200/55 ZR17)
Wheels-Standard die-cast aluminum wheels Optional M forged aluminum or M Carbon wheels
Wheels - FrontAluminium, 3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - RearAluminium, 6.00 x 17 in-