KTM 1290 Super Duke The Beast (2014) vs Vespa 50 Super Sprint (1965-73) vs Suzuki Boulevard S40 (2017-18) vs Vespa GTV 300 IE (2013-) vs Yamaha TX 750 (1973)
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| Make: | KTM | Vespa | Suzuki | Vespa | Yamaha |
| Model: | 1290 Super Duke The Beast | 50 Super Sprint | Boulevard S40 | GTV 300 IE | TX 750 |
| Years: | 2014 | 1965-73 | 2017-18 | 2013- | 1973 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC | Four stroke, Single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, SOHC 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in | 49.8 cc / 3.0 cub in | 652 cc / 39.8 cu-in | 278 cc / 18.2 cub in | 743 cc / 45.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 108 x 71 mm | 38.4 x 43 mm | 94 x 94.0 mm | 75 mm x 63 mm | 80 x 74 mm |
| Ignition: | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Flywheel magneto | Transistorized | Electric | |
| Starting: | Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah | Kick start | Electric | Electric | Electric & Kick |
| Max Power: | 131.4 kW / 180 hp @ 8870 rpm | 2.7 kW / 3.7 Hp @ 7000 rpm | 23 kW / 31 hp @5400 rpm | 15.8 kW / 21.5 hp @ 7500 rpm | 63 hp / 45.9 kW @ 6100 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed, grip shift | 5 Speed | CVT with torque server | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″ | Direct drive | Belt | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | WP-USD Ø 48 mm | Trailing arm, coil spring, damper | Telescopic 38 mm stanchions, coil spring, oil damped | Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | WP-Monoshock | Coil spring, dampter | Twin shock, 5-way adjustable spring preload | Two dual effect shock absorbers with adjustable preload | Dual shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Brembo 320mm 4 piston calipers | 125 mm drum | 265 mm Single disc | Single 220 mm disc | Single or dual 300mm disc 2 piston calipers (In Japan, the United States, and other markets the bike had a single disc, although the lugs needed to mount a second disc were in place. ) |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Brembo 2 piston calipers | 125 mm drum | Drum, rod operated | Single 220 mm disc | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 | 3 x 10" | 100/90-19 57H, tube type | 110/70-R12" | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 | 3 x 10" | 140/80-15 67H, tube type | 130/70-R12" | 4.00-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1482 mm / 58.3 in | 1166 mm / 45.9 in | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in | 1455 mm / 57.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.75 gal Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON) | 5.6 L / 1.5 US gal | 10.5 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 9.2 Litres / 2.4 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |