BMW R 12 NineT
BMW R 12 NineT
Standard
RM 126,000
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KTM 1290 Super Duke R
KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Standard
RM 135,800
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BMW R 12 NineT vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 12 NineT and KTM 1290 Super Duke R, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 12 NineT priced at RM 126,000 while the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 135,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Duke R engine displacement is 1301 while the BMW R 12 NineT houses a 1170 engine.

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Overview: R 12 NineT vs 1290 Super Duke R

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1170 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 174.3 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

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From The Experts

Things we like
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Unmatchable Performance

LED headlights and taillights

Cost-effective price point

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Things we don't like
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Fewer choices for design and colour

No integrated navigation system

No anti-theft-alarm system

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1170 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 110 hp 174.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 L 18.0 L
Drive Type Shaft Drive Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke 101 mm x 73 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Engine Type Flat Twin, 4-Stroke,Air/Oil-Cooled, Engine, 4-Valves DOHC Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark Ignition Engine, Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio 12.0:1 --
Maximum Torque 116 Nm 140 Nm
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Clutch Type Multi-Plate Wet Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated
Emission Control Euro 5 Euro 4
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust 2 In 1 Exhaust
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Cooling System Air/ Oil-Cooled Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Power 7000 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm --
Lubrication System -- Forced Oil Lubrication
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Dimension

Category Super Sport Super Sport
Wheel Base 1765 mm 1482 mm
Length 2130 mm --
Gross Weight 430 kg --
Width 870 mm --
Height 1070 mm --
Seat Height 795 mm 835 mm
Kerb Weight 211 kg --
Seating Capacity 2 2
Dry Weight -- 195 kg
Ground Clearance -- 141 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Electronic Electronic
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swing Arm WP Monoshock
Front Suspension USD Telescopic Fork USD Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear) 120 mm 156 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) 120 mm 125 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Rear Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 R17 --
Tyre Type Runflat Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 180/55 R17 --

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V, 14 Ah 12 V, 11.2 Ah

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Launch Control No Yes
Leg Guards No No
Shutter Lock No No
Stability Control Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Riding Modes Street, Sport Street, Sport Street, Sport, Rain, Track Street, Sport, Rain, Track
Back Rest No No
Traction Control Yes Yes
Side Reflectors Yes --
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Optional Optional
Central Locking -- Optional Optional
Advanced Safety Features -- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Automatic Turn Indicator Reset, Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie Off Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Automatic Turn Indicator Reset, Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie Off
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Navigator No No
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator No No
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Oil Change Indicator -- Yes
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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type Tubular Space Tubular Space Trellis Trellis
Seat Type Dual Straight Dual Straight Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings No Yes
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish -- No

Brake

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Electrical

Head Lamp Halogen Halogen LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet -- No

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control -- Yes
Additional Features -- Daytime Running Lights (LED) Daytime Running Lights (LED)

BMW R 12 NineT vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between BMW R 12 NineT vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

R 12 NineT is priced at RM 126,000 and 1290 Super Duke R is priced at RM 135,800. Hence R 12 NineT is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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