2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

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
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
Year20202025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke RYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 33 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1497 mm / 59 in ± 15 mm1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance160 mm / 6.3 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
Wet Weight (kg)-195
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-195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power132 kW / 180 hp @ 9500 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque140 Nm / 103.3 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm93 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 Ratio13.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro-
Engine ManagementKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition-
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencer with two catalytic converters-
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 assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChain, X-Ring 525O-ring chain
Primary Drive40:76-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Constant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeCrMo-steel trellis frame, powder coated, Subframe Cast aluminium / CompositeAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - Front48mm WP APEX, USD forksTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearWP APEX shock absorberSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
HandlebarAluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm-
Rake-22.35°
Steering Angle64.8°-
Trail108 mm / 4.3 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in117 mm / 4.6 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 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm disc Brembo two piston, fixed caliper,Single 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9.1 MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS)Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear200/55 ZR 17180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear6.00 x 17MT5.50 x 17 M/C