KTM 1290 Super Duke Patriot Edition (2014) vs BMW R 1250RS (2022)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | KTM | BMW |
| Model: | 1290 Super Duke Patriot Edition | R 1250RS |
| Years: | 2014 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity: | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 108 x 71 mm | 102.5 x 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling | Liquid / Air cooled |
| Starting: | Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah | Electric |
| Max Power: | 131.4 kW / 180 hp @ 8870 rpm | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm | |
| Clutch: | PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system |
| Final Drive: | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″ | Shaft |
| Frame: | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | WP-USD Ø 48 mm | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm |
| Rear Suspension: | WP-Monoshock | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel- related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 156 mm / 6.1 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Brembo 320mm 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Brembo 2 piston calipers | Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front Wheel: | 17x 3.5 in., cast aluminum alloy | 3.50 x 17 in |
| Rear Wheel: | 17x 6.0 in., cast aluminum alloy | 5.50 x 17 in |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1482 mm / 58.3 in | 1530 mm / 60.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 835 mm / 32.9 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in OE low seat: 760 mm / 29.9 in OE sport seat: 840 mm / 33.0 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.75 gal Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON) | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |