| Engine | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | Kawasaki Ninja H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1301 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 180 hp (@8 870 RPM) | 200 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 144 Nm (@8 300 RPM) | 133 Nm (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 000 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V-twin | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.20:1 | 8.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50, Motul 10W50 | |
| Spark plug type | inside, NGK LKAR9BI9, outside, NGK LMAR7A-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 108.0 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 71.0 mm | 55.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 52.0 mm | 50.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.12 kg/hp | 1.19 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 891 hp/Ton | 840 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | YTX14-BS, 11.2Ah | 12v 8.6 Ah |
| Gearbox | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | Kawasaki Ninja H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 5/8 x 5/16” X-Ring | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.975 | 1.551 |
| Final drive | 2.235 | 2.444 |
| 1. gear | 2.916 (94 km/h) | 3.188 (142 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.133 (128 km/h) | 2.526 (180 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (164 km/h) | 2.045 (222 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.35 (203 km/h) | 1.727 (263 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.125 (243 km/h) | 1.524 (298 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 0.962 (284 km/h) | 1.348 (337 km/h) |
| Chasis | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | Kawasaki Ninja H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Lattice frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing, powder- coated | Trellis steel frame |
| Front susp. | 4860 ROTA SPLIT, USD fork, 48 mm, 125.00 mm travel | KYB 43mm USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | 4618 BAVP DCC, Monoshock, 156.00 mm travel | KYB monoshock, 135.00 mm travel |