2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs 2025 BMW M 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Sport

Engine
75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valves
Power
175 hp / 130.4 kW @ 9750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
225 kg / 496 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
Year20222025
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 Clearance141 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)225 199
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6.1 US gal16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight225 kg / 496 lbs199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Performance
Max Power175 hp / 130.4 kW @ 9750 rpm154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm113 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
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 and cruise control, dual ignition-
Lubrication-Wet sump
Lubrication SystemPressure lubrication, 3 Eaton pumps-
StarterElectricElectric
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-Speed with up/down quickshifterConstant-mesh 6-speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coatedAluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-active suspension USD 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 SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorberAluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable
Rake24.9°-
Steering Head Angle65.1°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 - Front2x 320 mm discs, Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliperM 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo twin-piston fixed calliperM Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABSBosch 9ME Combined ABS (incl. cornering ABS and supermoto mode, disengageable)BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral)
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 GT200/55 ZR17
Wheels-Standard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package
Wheels - FrontAluminium, 3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - RearAluminium, 6.00 x 17 in-