2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

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
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
Year20192025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke RYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1482 mm / 58.3 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
Dry Weight (kg)195-
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight195 kg / 430 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON)14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power130.2 kW / 177 hp @ 8870 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 14.4 kgf-m / 104 ft-lb @ 7000rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio13.2:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 4 compliant-
Engine ManagementKeihin EMS with RWB, double ignition and cruise control-
Fuel Induction-Fuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustmentTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationPressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V 11.2Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operatedMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 520 X-ringO-ring chain
Final Drive Ratio17:38-
Primary Drive Ratios40:761.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Constant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coatedAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - FrontWP-USD ø 48 mm forkTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearWP-MonoshockSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake24.9°22.35°
Steering Head Angle65.1°-
Trail102 mm / 4.2 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.7 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Floating discs, Brembo monoblock 4 piston radial fixed calipers2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle disc, Brembo 2 piston fixed calipersSingle 220mm hydraulic 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 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17 Metzeler M7RR180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels - Front17x 3.5 in, cast aluminum alloyMT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear17x 6.0 in, cast aluminum alloyMT5.50 x 17 M/C