| General |
| Year | 2020 | 2025 |
| Make Model | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | BMW S 1000RR |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 835 mm / 33 in | 832 mm / 32.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1497 mm / 59 in ± 15 mm | 1457 mm / 57.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm / 6.3 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) | 189 | 176 |
| Dry Weight | 189 kg / 416.6 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 132 kW / 180 hp @ 9500 rpm | 154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm / 103.3 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single cam followers, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control |
| Bore x Stroke | 108 x 71 mm | 80 x 49.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling | Liquid/oil cooled |
| Emissions | Euro | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
| Engine Management | Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition | BMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer with two catalytic converters | - |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin EFI Throttle body 56 mm | - |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V 12Ah | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement |
| Final Drive | Chain, X-Ring 525 | Chain 525 17/46 |
| Gear Ratios | - | 1st: 2.647 / 2nd: 2.091 / 3rd: 1.727 / 4th: 1.500 / 5th: 1.360 / 6th: 1.261 |
| Primary Drive | 40:76 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | CrMo-steel trellis frame, powder coated, Subframe Cast aluminium / Composite | Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine |
| Suspension - Front | 48mm WP APEX, USD forks | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | WP APEX shock absorber | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload |
| Handlebar | Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm | - |
| Steering Angle | 64.8° | - |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 66.4° |
| Trail | 108 mm / 4.3 in | 99.8 mm / 3.9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 118 mm / 4.6 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | MTC (lean-angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Track mode optional) | BMW Motorrad DTC |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema four piston, radially mounted caliper | 2x 320mm floating disc, radial 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240mm disc Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, | Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | Bosch 9.1 MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS) | 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 - Front | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 200/55 ZR 17 | 190/55 ZR17 (with M wheels: 200/55 ZR17) |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels | Standard die-cast aluminum wheels Optional M forged aluminum or M Carbon wheels |
| Wheels - Front | 3.50 x 17 | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 6.00 x 17 | - |