2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
132 kW / 180 hp @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 416.6 lbs
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202026
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke RYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 33 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1497 mm / 59 in ± 15 mm1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance160 mm / 6.3 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height-1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length-2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width-724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-189
Dry Weight (kg)189-
Dry Weight189 kg / 416.6 lbs-
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power132 kW / 180 hp @ 9500 rpm54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque140 Nm / 103.3 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuroEuro 5
Engine ManagementKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition-
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencer with two catalytic convertersIntegrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI Throttle body 56 mmFuel injection with YCC-T
Ignition-TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationPressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V 12Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operatedMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain, X-Ring 525Chain
Primary Drive40:76-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeCrMo-steel trellis frame, powder coated, Subframe Cast aluminium / CompositeA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - Front48mm WP APEX, USD forksTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearWP APEX shock absorberLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
HandlebarAluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm-
Rake-24°
Steering Angle64.8°-
Trail108 mm / 4.3 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Electronics
Traction controlMTC (lean-angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Track mode optional)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema four piston, radially mounted caliper2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm disc Brembo two piston, fixed caliper,Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9.1 MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS)Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear200/55 ZR 17180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17-
Wheels - Rear6.00 x 17-