2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 75° V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
132 kW / 180 hp
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
180 kg / 396.8 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20222025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke RHarley Davidson Sportster S
Total Produced500 Units-
Dimensions
Seat Height837 mm / 32.9 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase-1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance160 mm / 6.2 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height-1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length-2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width-840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-228
Dry Weight (kg)180221
Dry Weight180 kg / 396.8 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight-228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power132 kW / 180 hp121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque140 Nm / 103 lb-ft126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 75° V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio-12.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO5-
ExhaustAkrapovič "slip-on line" exhaust system, Made from titanium with a carbon fiber end cap2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Induction-Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition-
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumpsSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final Drive525 X-RingBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6-speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coatedStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable WP APEX PRO 7548 close cartridge forks43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearAPEX PRO 7746 MonoshockLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake-30°
Steering Head Angle65.6°-
SubframeCarbon fiber-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail-148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliperSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm discSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9.1MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS)Standard
Rims - Front3.5 x 174.5 x 17
Rims - Rear6.00 x 175.0 x 16
Tyres - FrontMichelin Power Cup2160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - RearMichelin Power Cup2180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels7 spoke forged wheelsAluminum cast, satin black