Italian muscle meets Austrian brawn in this battle of 150 hp naked bikes. By Michael Gilbert October 20, 2017. Reviews. Aprilia Tuono 1100 RR vs. BMW S1000R vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs. Yamaha FZ
The 2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke RR is powered by the firm’s well-loved 1,301cc LC8 V-twin engine, which makes a claimed 180 horsepower, alongside 103 pound-feet (140 newton-meters) of torque. The2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT. The LC8 V-Twin has been updated for 2022, and is now Euro5 rated while still boasting that 175 hp peak power accompanied by 141 Nm of torque. 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke Based on the most powerful travel enduro engine to date, the 1190, combined with 1,301cc displacement of “The Beast” 1290 Super Duke R, this engine clearly is the benchmark in all categories: a powerful punch for fully-loaded tours, torque right from the bottom end, reducing gear shifting, easily controllable for offroad use and 160 hp peak .