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KTM 1290 Super Duke R
KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Standard
RM 135,800
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KTM Duke 790
KTM Duke 790
Standard
RM 62,800
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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs KTM Duke 790 Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of KTM 1290 Super Duke R and KTM Duke 790, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The KTM 1290 Super Duke R priced at RM 135,800 while the KTM Duke 790 Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 62,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM Duke 790 engine displacement is 799 while the KTM 1290 Super Duke R houses a 1301 engine.

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Overview: 1290 Super Duke R vs Duke 790

Brand KTM Malaysia KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 135,800 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Price RM 62,800 KTM Duke 790 Price
Variant 1290 Super Duke R Standard Duke 790 Standard
User Rating 4.38 1290 Super Duke R reviews 4.4 Duke 790 reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1301 cc 799 cc
Maximum Power 174.3 hp 105 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 27,200 Installment : RM 1,586 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 12,600 Installment : RM 733 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.38/5
16 reviews
4.4/5
15 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Usable and fun in a wide range of circumstances

    I got a chance to test the KTM 1290 Super Duke R against its sibling, and my verdict is definitive. In my opinion, KTM has done a wonderful job in...

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    faizin Aug 13, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Duke R

From The Experts

Things we like

Unmatchable Performance

LED headlights and taillights

Cost-effective price point

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Advanced safety features

Great for both track and streets

Perfect for riders of all heights

LED headlights

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Things we don't like

Fewer choices for design and colour

No integrated navigation system

No anti-theft-alarm system

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Costlier in comparison to competing models

Not the best pillion seat

Ergonomic rider seat sold separately

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1301 cc 799 cc
Maximum Power 174.3 hp 105 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.0 L 14.0 L
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke 108 mm x 71 mm 88 mm x 65.7 mm
Emission Control Euro 4 Euro 4
Engine Type Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark Ignition Engine, Liquid Cooled 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated --
Maximum Torque 140 Nm 87 Nm
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust Single Exhuast
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Lubrication System Forced Oil Lubrication Forced Oil
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
Fuel Consumption -- 40 kmpl
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Dimension

Category Super Sport Sport
Seating Capacity 2 2
Wheel Base 1482 mm 1475 mm
Seat Height 835 mm 825 mm
Dry Weight 195 kg 169 kg
Ground Clearance 141 mm 186 mm
Kerb Weight -- 189 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Electronic --
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System -- EFI

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension WP Monoshock WP Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Rear) 156 mm 150 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) 125 mm 140 mm
Front Suspension USD Telescopic Fork WP USD

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V, 11.2 Ah 12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Runflat, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size R17 --
Front Wheel Size R17 --

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Launch Control Yes No
Anti-Theft Alarm Optional Optional No
Central Locking Optional Optional No
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 --
Back Rest No No
Stability Control Yes --
Engine Immobilizer Yes --
Shutter Lock No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Riding Modes Street, Sport, Rain, Track Street, Sport, Rain, Track Sport, Street, Road, Supermoto Sport, Street, Road, Supermoto
Side Reflectors -- Yes
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Console

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

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type Trellis Trellis Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish No No
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Chromium Molybdenum Chromium Molybdenum
Side Wings Yes Yes

Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control Yes No
Height Adjustable Seats No No
Additional Features Daytime Running Lights (LED) Daytime Running Lights (LED) Supermoto Mode Helps in switching off rear wheel ABS Supermoto Mode Helps in switching off rear wheel ABS

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs KTM Duke 790 FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs KTM Duke 790?

1290 Super Duke R is priced at RM 135,800 and Duke 790 is priced at RM 62,800. Hence Duke 790 is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between 1290 Super Duke R vs Duke 790?

The 1290 Super Duke R comes with a ground clearance of 141 mm , on the other hand the Duke 790 comes with a ground clearance of 186 mm , hence the KTM Duke 790 has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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From The Experts

Get the better insight and helps to buy or not
Things we like in 1290 Super Duke R

Unmatchable Performance

LED headlights and taillights

Cost-effective price point

Things we don't like in 1290 Super Duke R

Fewer choices for design and colour

No integrated navigation system

No anti-theft-alarm system

Things we like in Duke 790

Advanced safety features

Great for both track and streets

Perfect for riders of all heights

LED headlights

Things we don't like in Duke 790

Costlier in comparison to competing models

Not the best pillion seat

Ergonomic rider seat sold separately

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