2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs 2025 BMW S 1000RR

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
130.2 kW / 177 hp @ 8870 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 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
Year20172025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke RBMW S 1000RR
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in832 mm / 32.4 in
Wheelbase1482 mm / 58.3 in1457 mm / 57.4 in
Ground Clearance141 mm / 5.5 in-
Height-1205 mm / 47.4 in
Length-2073 mm / 81.6 in
Width-848 mm / 33.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-198
Dry Weight (kg)195176
Dry Weight195 kg / 430 lbs176 kg / 388 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp galUnleaded premium fuel (95 RON)16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight-198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power130.2 kW / 177 hp @ 8870 rpm154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 14.4 kgf-m / 104 ft-lb @ 7000rpm113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour 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 Ratio13.2:113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid/oil cooled
EmissionsEuro 4 compliantClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
Engine ManagementKeihin EMS with RWB, double ignition and cruise controlBMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment-
LubricationPressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V 11.2Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operatedMultiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement
Final DriveChain 520 X-ringChain 525 17/46
Final Drive Ratio17:38-
Gear Ratios-1st: 2.647 / 2nd: 2.091 / 3rd: 1.727 / 4th: 1.500 / 5th: 1.360 / 6th: 1.261
Primary Drive Ratios40:76-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coatedBridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine
Suspension - FrontWP-USD ø 48 mm forkUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearWP-MonoshockAluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload
Rake24.9°-
Steering Head Angle65.1°66.4°
Trail102 mm / 4.2 in99.8 mm / 3.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.7 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in118 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Floating discs, Brembo monoblock 4 piston radial fixed calipers2x 320mm floating disc, radial 4-piston fixed calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc, Brembo 2 piston fixed calipersSingle 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABSTwo-channel Bosch 9.1 MP ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode Disengegable)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 ZR17 Metzeler M7RR120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17 Metzeler M7RR190/55 ZR17 (with M wheels: 200/55 ZR17)
Wheels-Standard die-cast aluminum wheels Optional M forged aluminum or M Carbon wheels
Wheels - Front17x 3.5 in., cast aluminum alloy-
Wheels - Rear17x 6.0 in., cast aluminum alloy-