2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
130.2 kW / 177 hp @ 8870 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20182026
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke RYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1482 mm / 58.3 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance141 mm / 5.5 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height-1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length-2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width-724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)195-
Wet Weight (kg)-189
Dry Weight195 kg / 430 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp galUnleaded premium fuel (95 RON)14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power130.2 kW / 177 hp @ 8870 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 14.4 kgf-m / 104 ft-lb @ 7000rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio13.2:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 4 compliantEuro 5
Engine ManagementKeihin EMS with RWB, double ignition and cruise control-
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel Induction-Fuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustmentTCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationPressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V 11.2Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operatedMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 520 X-ringChain
Final Drive Ratio17:38-
Primary Drive Ratios40:76-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coatedA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - FrontWP-USD ø 48 mm forkTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearWP-MonoshockLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake24.9°24°
Steering Head Angle65.1°-
Trail102 mm / 4.2 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.7 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Floating discs, Brembo monoblock 4 piston radial fixed calipers2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc, Brembo 2 piston fixed calipersSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSTwo-channel Bosch 9.1 MP ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode Disengegable)Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Metzeler M7RR120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17 Metzeler M7RR180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R
Wheels - Front17x 3.5 in., cast aluminum alloy-
Wheels - Rear17x 6.0 in., cast aluminum alloy-