Kawasaki ZX-6R
131 hp, 636 cc, 423 lbs2013 - 2016
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
175 hp, 1301 cc, 498 lbs2019 - 2020
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RKTM 1290 Super Duke GT
Engine codeLC8
Displacement636 cc1301 cc
Max power131 hp (@13 500 RPM)175 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque52 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)106 lb ft (@6 750 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM11 000 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 400 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC V-twin
Compression12.90:113.60:1
Oil capacity3.41 quart3.03 quart
Oil type10W4010W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK LKAR9BI-10, NGK LMAR7DI-10
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves16
Bore67.0 mm71.0 mm
Stroke45.1 mm108.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power3.23 lbs/hp2.85 lbs/hp
Power to weight773 hp/2500lbs878 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah12V 11.2Ah, YTZ14S
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RKTM 1290 Super Duke GT
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetSlipper
DriveChainChain
Chain type520 X-ring525
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.91.9
Final drive2.6882.235
1. gear2.846 (81 mph)2.916 (66 mph)
2. gear2.2 (105 mph)2.133 (91 mph)
3. gear1.85 (125 mph)1.666 (117 mph)
4. gear1.6 (144 mph)1.35 (144 mph)
5. gear1.421 (163 mph)1.125 (173 mph)
6. gear1.3 (178 mph)0.962 (202 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RKTM 1290 Super Duke GT
Frame typeTwin-spar aluminum frameCRMO steel lattice frame
Front susp.41mm Showa USD, 4.72 in travelWP USD, 4.92 in travel
Rear susp.Monoshock, 5.31 in travelWP monoshock, 6.14 in travel