2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke RR vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke RR 2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke RR

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 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
Year20232025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke RRYamaha YZF-R9
Total Produced500 Units-
Dimensions
Seat Height837 mm / 32.9 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase-1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance160 mm / 6.2 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)180-
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight180 kg / 396.8 lbs-
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power132 kW / 180 hp117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque140 Nm / 103 lb-ft93 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 Ratio-11.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO5-
ExhaustAkrapovič "slip-on line" exhaust system, Made from titanium with a carbon fiber end cap-
Fuel Induction-Fuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final Drive525 X-RingO-ring chain
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6-speedConstant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coatedAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable WP APEX PRO 7548 close cartridge forksTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearWP APEX PRO 7746Swingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake-22.35°
Steering Head Angle65.6°-
SubframeCarbon fiber-
Trail-94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm Brembo twin-piston fixed calliper, brake discSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9.1MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS)Standard
Rims - Front3.5 x 17-
Rims - Rear6.00 x 17-
Tyres - FrontMichelin Power Cup2120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - RearMichelin Power Cup2180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels7 spoke forged wheels-
Wheels - Front-MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear-MT5.50 x 17 M/C