KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Specs

2016 - 2023 • 6 variants

First introduced in 2016, the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is a sport motorcycle that has seen 6 variants through 2023. The engine is a 75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valves. Peak output is rated at 173 hp. It delivers 141 Nm of torque.

About the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

KTM introduced the 1290 Super Duke GT as part of their Sport range, with production running from 2016 to 2023. This technical reference page documents the full specification sheet for the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, including engine displacement, power and torque figures, frame and suspension geometry, braking systems, and overall dimensions. Select a model year above to view year-specific technical data. Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer sources.

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT by Year

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Seat Height	835 mm / 32.9 in	835 mm / 32.9 in	835 mm / 32.9 in	835 mm / 32.9 in	835 mm / 32.9 in	835 mm / 32.9 in	835 mm / 32.9 in	835 mm / 32.8 in
Frame Type	Chrome-moly steel trellis	Chrome-moly steel trellis	Chrome-moly steel trellis	Chromemoly steel trellis	Chromemoly steel trellis	Chromemoly steel trellis	Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated	Chromoly steel trellis with cast-aluminum/composite subframe, powder-coated
Wheelbase	1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ±0.59 in	1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ±0.59 in	1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ±0.59 in	1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ± 0.59 in	1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ± 0.59 in	1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ± 0.59 in	1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ± 0.59 in	1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.3 in ± 0.59 in
Engine Detail	75º V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve	75º V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve	75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve	75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valves	75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valves	75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valves	75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valves	75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valves
Brakes - Front	320 mm Dual floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston calipers, ABS	320 mm Dual floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston calipers, ABS	320 mm Dual floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston calipers, ABS	2x 320 mm floating discs, Brembo calipers, ABS ↓	2x 320 mm floating discs, Brembo calipers, ABS	2x 320 mm floating discs, Brembo calipers, ABS	2x 320 mm discs, Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper	2x 320 mm discs, Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper
Ground Clearance	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	141 mm / 5.5 in ↑	141 mm / 5.5 in
Brakes - Rear	240 mm Single disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper, ABS	240 mm Single disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper, ABS	240 mm Single disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper, ABS	Single 240 mm disc, Brembo caliper, ABS	Single 240 mm disc, Brembo caliper, ABS	Single 240 mm disc, Brembo caliper, ABS	Single 240 mm disc, Brembo twin-piston fixed calliper	Single 240 mm disc, Brembo twin-piston fixed calliper
Suspension - Front	WP Semi-Active, ø 48 mm	WP Semi-Active, ø 48 mm	WP Semi-Active, ø 48 mm	WP Semi-Active, ø 48 mm	WP Semi-Active, ø 48 mm	WP Semi-Active, ø 48 mm	WP Semi-active suspension USD ø 48 mm	WP Semi-active suspension USD, 48 mm
Suspension - Rear	WP Semi-Active monoshock, single sided swingarm	WP Semi-Active monoshock, single sided swingarm	WP Semi-Active monoshock, single sided swingarm	Linkage-assisted WP semi-active shock	Linkage-assisted WP semi-active shock	Linkage-assisted WP semi-active shock	WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber	WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber
Clutch	PASC slipper, hydraulically operated	PASC slipper, hydraulically operated	PASC slipper, hydraulically operated	PASC slipper, hydraulically operated	PASC slipper, hydraulically operated	PASC slipper, hydraulically operated	PASC slipper, hydraulically operated	Hydraulically actuated wet multiplate with assist and slip functions
Final Drive	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain 525 X-Ring
Wet Weight	228 kg / 506 lbs	228 kg / 506 lbs	228 kg / 506 lbs	225.4 kg / 497 lbs ↓	225.4 kg / 497 lbs	225.4 kg / 497 lbs	225 kg / 496 lbs ↓	223 kg / 492 lbs ↓
Tyres - Front	120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT	120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT	120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT	120/70 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT	120/70 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT	120/70 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT	120/70 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT	120/70 x 17
Tyres - Rear	190/55 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT	190/55 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT	190/55 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT	190/55 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT	190/55 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT	190/55 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT	190/55 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT	190/55 x 17
Rake	24.9º	24.9º	24.9°	24.9°	24.9°	24.9°	24.9°	24.9°
Wheels - Front	Aluminium, 3.50 x 17"	Aluminium, 3.50 x 17"	Aluminium, 3.50 x 17 in	Aluminium, 3.50 x 17 in	Aluminium, 3.50 x 17 in	Aluminium, 3.50 x 17 in	Aluminium, 3.50 x 17 in	3.50 x 17 in
Wheels - Rear	Aluminium, 6.00 x 17"	Aluminium, 6.00 x 17"	Aluminium, 6.00 x 17 in	Aluminium, 6.00 x 17 in	Aluminium, 6.00 x 17 in	Aluminium, 6.00 x 17 in	Aluminium, 6.00 x 17 in	6.00 x 17 in
Transmission / Drive	6-Speed	6-Speed	6-Speed	6-Speed with up/down quickshifter	6-Speed with up/down quickshifter	6-Speed with up/down quickshifter	6-Speed with up/down quickshifter	Pankl 6-speed with optional quickshifter
Max Power	129 kW / 173 hp @	129 kW / 173 hp @	129 kW / 173 hp @	173 hp / 129 kW @ ↑	173 hp / 129 kW @	173 hp / 129 kW @	175 hp / 130.4 kW @ 9750 rpm ↑	175 hp / 130.4 kW @ 9750 rpm
Wheel Travel - Rear	156 mm / 6.1 in	156 mm / 6.1 in	156 mm / 6.1 in	129.5 mm / 5.1 in ↓	129.5 mm / 5.1 in	129.5 mm / 5.1 in	156 mm / 6.1 in ↑	156 mm / 6.1 in
Ignition	Keihin EMS with RBW, dual ignition	Keihin EMS with RBW, dual ignition	Keihin EMS with RBW, dual ignition	Keihin EMS with RBW, dual ignition	Keihin EMS with RBW, dual ignition	Keihin EMS with RBW, dual ignition	Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, dual ignition	Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, dual ignition
Max Torque	144 Nm / 14.68 kgf-m @	144 Nm / 14.68 kgf-m @	144 Nm / 14.68 kgf-m / 106.2 lb-ft	141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @ ↓	141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @	141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @	141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm	141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm