Overview
The 2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is a sport tourer with a 1,301 cc V-twin engine. It produces 175 hp (130 kW) and 141 Nm, with a weight of 223 kg (wet weight), an 835 mm seat and a 23 L fuel tank. Its chromoly steel trellis frame has a cast-aluminium and composite subframe, and its hydraulically operated wet multiplate clutch has assist and slip functions. Front braking uses 2x 320 mm discs with Brembo four-piston radial fixed callipers, while Bosch 9ME combined ABS includes cornering ABS and a disengageable supermoto mode. Compared with the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, the Super Duke GT has 25 hp less and is 33 kg lighter.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore
- 108 mm
- Bore x stroke
- 108 x 71 mm
- Engine capacity
- 1,301 cm³
- Cooling system
- Liquid cooling
- Cylinders
- 2
- Engine type
- 75º V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve
- Fuel system
- Keihin EFI, throttle body 56 mm
- Ignition
- Keihin EMS with RBW, dual ignition
- Lubrication system
- Pressure lubrication, 3 Eaton pumps
- Starting
- Electric
- Stroke
- 71 mm
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Torque
- 144 Nm
- Clutch
- PASC slipper, hydraulically operated
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 23 L
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Wet weight
- 228 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,482 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Fork tube size
- 48 mm
- Frame
- Chrome-moly steel trellis
- Front suspension
- WP Semi-Active, Ø 48 mm
- Front wheel travel
- 125 mm
- Rake
- 24.9 °
- Rear suspension
- WP Semi-Active monoshock, single sided swingarm
- Rear wheel travel
- 156 mm
- Trail
- 107 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- 320 mm Dual floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston calipers, ABS
- Front tyre
- 120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT
- Front wheel
- Aluminium, 3.50 x 17 in
- Rear brakes
- 240 mm Single disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper, ABS
- Rear tyre
- 190/55 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT
- Rear wheel
- Aluminium, 6.00 x 17 in
Last updated:
Model years
2019
Torque: 144 Nm → 141 Nm; Wet weight: 228 kg → 225.4 kg
2023
Power: 173 hp (129 kW) → 175 hp (130 kW); Wet weight: 225.4 kg → 223 kg
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,301 cm³ | 1,301 cm³ | 1,301 cm³ | 1,301 cm³ | 1,301 cm³ | 1,301 cm³ |
| Power | — | — | — | — | — | 173 hp (129 kW) |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 144 Nm | 144 Nm | 141 Nm | 141 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Wet weight | 228 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg | 225.4 kg | 225.4 kg | 225.4 kg |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Power above the class median
Its 175 hp compares with a sport tourer median of 125 hp in our catalogue.
Things to consider
Taller seat than the class median
The 835 mm seat is 20 mm above the sport tourer median of 815 mm in our catalogue.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Balls of both feet likely down
You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.
Seat height
835 mm
Approx. loaded height
805 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 23 L at 7 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
329 km
With 10% reserve
296 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the weight of KTM 1290 Super Duke GT?
The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT weighs 228 kg (wet weight). For model year 2018.
What are the specs of KTM 1290 Super Duke GT?
The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT has the following key specifications (specs) for model year 2018: 1,301 cc; 144 Nm; 228 kg (wet weight); seat height 835 mm; fuel tank 23 L. Specification table
What is the seat height of KTM 1290 Super Duke GT?
The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT has a seat height of 835 mm. For model year 2018.
What is the fuel tank capacity of KTM 1290 Super Duke GT?
The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT has a fuel tank capacity of 23 L. For model year 2018.
