2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

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 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
Year20222025
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 Clearance141 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)225 195
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6.1 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight225 kg / 496 lbs195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power175 hp / 130.4 kW @ 9750 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm93 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 and cruise control, 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 TypeChrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coatedAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-active suspension USD ø 48 mmTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearWP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorberSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake24.9°22.35°
Steering Head Angle65.1°-
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320 mm discs, Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo twin-piston fixed calliperSingle 220mm hydraulic 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 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