2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

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
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20222026
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke GTKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ± 0.59 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance141 mm / 5.5 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)225 195
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6.1 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight225 kg / 496 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power175 hp / 130.4 kW @ 9750 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.4 cu in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valvesFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio-13.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI, throttle body 56 mm46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, dual ignition-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Lubrication SystemPressure lubrication, 3 Eaton pumps-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper, hydraulically operatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6-Speed with up/down quickshifter6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coatedChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-active suspension USD ø 48 mmWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearWP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorberWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24.9°-
Steering Head Angle65.1°-
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in-
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320 mm discs, Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo twin-piston fixed calliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9ME Combined ABS (incl. cornering ABS and supermoto mode, disengageable)Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/55 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - FrontAluminium, 3.50 x 17 in3.5 x 17
Wheels - RearAluminium, 6.00 x 17 in5.5 x 17