| Engine | KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | LC8 | |
| Displacement | 1301 cc | 953 cc |
| Max power | 175 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 106 lb ft (@6 750 RPM) | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 400 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V-twin | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.60:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.03 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | 10W50 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LKAR9BI-10, NGK LMAR7DI-10 | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 71.0 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Stroke | 108.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.85 lbs/hp | 3.90 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 878 hp/2500lbs | 641 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 11.2Ah, YTZ14S |
| Gearbox | KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.9 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.235 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.916 (66 mph) | 2.571 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.133 (91 mph) | 1.882 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (117 mph) | 1.555 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.35 (144 mph) | 1.333 (132 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.125 (173 mph) | 1.2 (146 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.962 (202 mph) | 1.095 (160 mph) |
| Chasis | KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | CRMO steel lattice frame | Steel, Backbone frame |
| Front susp. | WP USD, 4.92 in travel | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork |
| Rear susp. | WP monoshock, 6.14 in travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock |