| Engine | KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Yamaha MT-09 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | LC8 | |
| Displacement | 1301 cc | 847 cc |
| Max power | 175 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 115 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 144 Nm (@6 750 RPM) | 87 Nm (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 11 300 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 400 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V-twin | SOHC Inline-3 |
| Compression | 13.60:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.20 litre | 2.40 litre |
| Oil type | 10W50 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LKAR9BI-10, NGK LMAR7DI-10 | NGK CPR9EA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 12 | |
| Bore | 71.0 mm | 78.0 mm |
| Stroke | 108.0 mm | 59.1 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.29 kg/hp | 1.63 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 774 hp/Ton | 611 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 11.2Ah, YTZ14S | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Yamaha MT-09 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | DID 525V10 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.9 | 1.681 |
| Final drive | 2.235 | 2.813 |
| 1. gear | 2.916 (107 km/h) | 2.667 (106 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.133 (147 km/h) | 2.0 (142 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (188 km/h) | 1.619 (175 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.35 (232 km/h) | 1.381 (205 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.125 (278 km/h) | 1.19 (238 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 0.962 (325 km/h) | 1.037 (274 km/h) |
| Chasis | KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Yamaha MT-09 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | CRMO steel lattice frame | Diamond |
| Front susp. | WP USD, 125.00 mm travel | USD fork, 137.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | WP monoshock, 156.00 mm travel | Monoshock 130.00 mm travel |