KTM 1290 Super Duke Special Edition (2016) vs BMW R 18 Classic First Edition (2021)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | KTM | BMW |
| Model: | 1290 Super Duke Special Edition | R 18 Classic First Edition |
| Years: | 2016 | 2021 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, Pushrod-actuated OHV with two camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in | 1802 cc / 110 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 108 x 71 mm | 107.1 X 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling | Air/water cooled |
| Starting: | Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah | Electric, 1.5 kW |
| Max Power: | 131.4 kW / 180 hp @ 8870 rpm | 67 kW / 91 hp @ 4750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 158 Nm / 116 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | |
| Clutch: | PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated | Hydraulically activated single-disc dry clutch |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6-speed shifting claw transmission in separate transmission housing |
| Final Drive: | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″ | Shaft, 3.091 |
| Frame: | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated | Construction type double-loop steel tube frame |
| Front Suspension: | WP-USD Ø 48 mm | 49 mm Telescopic fork, Non-adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | WP-Monoshock | Steel swinging fork with central shock strut |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 156 mm / 6.1 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Brembo 320mm 4 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs, 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Brembo 2 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 | 130/90 B16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 | 180/65 B16 |
| Steering Head Angle: | 65,1° | 57.3° |
| Rake: | 24.9° | 32.7° |
| Trail: | 102 mm / 4.2 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1482 mm / 58.3 in | 1731 mm / 68.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 835 mm / 32.9 in | 710 mm / 27.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.75 gal Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON) | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |