2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019 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
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
Year20192026
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke RKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1482 mm / 58.3 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance141 mm / 5.5 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight (kg)195-
Dry Weight195 kg / 430 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON)15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power130.2 kW / 177 hp @ 8870 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 14.4 kgf-m / 104 ft-lb @ 7000rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.2:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 4 compliantEURO 5+
Engine ManagementKeihin EMS with RWB, double ignition and cruise controlBosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment-
LubricationPressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumpsForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V 11.2Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain 520 X-ringChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Final Drive Ratio17:38-
Primary Drive-42:76
Primary Drive Ratios40:76-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coatedChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontWP-USD ø 48 mm forkWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearWP-MonoshockWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24.9°-
Steering Head Angle65.1°-
Trail102 mm / 4.2 in-
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Floating discs, Brembo monoblock 4 piston radial fixed calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc, Brembo 2 piston fixed calipersSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSTwo-channel Bosch 9.1 MP ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode Disengegable)Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Metzeler M7RR120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17 Metzeler M7RR180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front17x 3.5 in, cast aluminum alloy3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear17x 6.0 in, cast aluminum alloy5.5 x 17