2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Sport

Engine
75º V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve
Power
129 kW / 173 hp @
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 506 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20172025
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke GTHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ±0.59 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height-1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length-2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width-840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Wet Weight (kg)228 228
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6.1 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight228 kg / 506 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power129 kW / 173 hp @121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque144 Nm / 14.68 kgf-m @126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.4 cu in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine Detail75º V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valveFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio-12.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI, throttle body 56 mmElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW, dual ignition-
Lubrication-Semi-dry sump
Lubrication SystemPressure lubrication, 3 Eaton pumps-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V, 12 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper, hydraulically operatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly steel trellisStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-Active, ø 48 mm43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearWP Semi-Active monoshock, single sided swingarmLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24.9º30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front320 mm Dual floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston calipers, ABSSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - Rear240 mm Single disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper, ABSSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - FrontAluminium, 3.50 x 17"-
Wheels - RearAluminium, 6.00 x 17"-