| Engine | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1301 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 180 hp (@8 870 RPM) | 182 hp (@12 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 106 lb ft (@8 300 RPM) | 84 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 000 RPM | 13 750 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 | 12.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.41 quart | 3.69 quart |
| Oil type | 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50, Motul 10W50 | YAMALUBE 4, 10W-40, 20W-50 |
| Spark plug type | inside, NGK LKAR9BI9, outside, NGK LMAR7A-9 | NGK LMAR9E-J |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 108.0 mm | 78.0 mm |
| Stroke | 71.0 mm | 52.2 mm |
| Throttle bore | 52.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.47 lbs/hp | 2.50 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1010 hp/2500lbs | 1001 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTX14-BS, 11.2Ah | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.512 |
| Final drive | 2.235 | 2.765 |
| 1. gear | 2.916 (58 mph) | 2.533 (97 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.133 (79 mph) | 2.063 (120 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (102 mph) | 1.762 (140 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.35 (126 mph) | 1.522 (162 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.125 (151 mph) | 1.364 (181 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.962 (176 mph) | 1.269 (194 mph) |
| Chasis | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Lattice frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing, powder- coated | Diamond |
| Front susp. | 4860 ROTA SPLIT, USD fork, 48 mm, 4.92 in travel | 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | 4618 BAVP DCC, Monoshock, 6.14 in travel | Monoshock, 4.72 in travel |