KTM 1290 Super Duke Patriot Edition (2014) vs BMW R 1250RS (2022) vs Vespa LX 50 4T (2006-12)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | KTM | BMW | Vespa |
| Model: | 1290 Super Duke Patriot Edition | R 1250RS | LX 50 4T |
| Years: | 2014 | 2022 | 2006-12 |
| 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 | Four Stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in | 49.3 cc / 3.0 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 108 x 71 mm | 102.5 x 76 mm | 39 x 41 mm |
| Starting: | Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 131.4 kW / 180 hp @ 8870 rpm | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm | 3.1 kW / 4.3 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm | 3.5 Nm / 0.4 kgf-m / 2.6 ft/lb @ 6500 rpm | |
| Clutch: | PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated | Automatic, dry centrifugal |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system | CVT with torque server |
| Final Drive: | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″ | Shaft | Belt |
| Frame: | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Loadbearing pressed sheet steel |
| Front Suspension: | WP-USD Ø 48 mm | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm | Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber |
| 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 | Coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Brembo 320mm 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers | 200 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Brembo 2 piston calipers | Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper | 110 mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/70-11" |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 | 180/55 ZR17 | 120/70-10" |
| Wheelbase: | 1482 mm / 58.3 in | 1530 mm / 60.2 in | 1280 mm / 50.4 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 | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.75 gal Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON) | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 8.6 L / 2.3 US gal |