KTM 1290 Super Duke R
KTM 1290 Super Duke R
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RM 135,800
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KTNS Z II
KTNS Z II
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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs KTNS Z II Comparison

Overview: 1290 Super Duke R vs KTNS Z II

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1301 cc 204 cc
Maximum Power 174.3 hp 14.75 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.38/5
16 reviews
4/5
4 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
  • Aggressive styled sporty edition from KTNS

    Last weekend I accompanied a friend of mine to a nearby automobile showroom. There I encountered with ktns z-ii for the first time. This motorcycle...

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    Izzuddin Nov 10, 2025 for KTNS Z II

From The Experts

Things we like

Unmatchable Performance

LED headlights and taillights

Cost-effective price point

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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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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1301 cc 204 cc
Maximum Power 174.3 hp 14.75 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.0 L 15 L
No. Of Cylinder 2 1
Drive Type Chain Drive Shaft Drive
Bore X Stroke 108 mm x 71 mm 67 mm x 57.8 mm
Emission Control Euro 4 --
Engine Type Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark Ignition Engine, Liquid Cooled Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Overhead Camshaft, Balance Shaft
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Air Cooled
Clutch Type Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated Wet, Multi-Plate
Maximum Torque 140 Nm 16 Nm
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Lubrication System Forced Oil Lubrication --
Top Speed -- 110 kmph
Compression Ratio -- 9.5:1
Fuel Consumption -- 40 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Torque -- 5500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power -- 7500 rpm
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Dimension

Category Super Sport Sport
Seating Capacity 2 2
Wheel Base 1482 mm 1300 mm
Seat Height 835 mm --
Dry Weight 195 kg 150 kg
Ground Clearance 141 mm 170 mm
Width -- 775 mm
Length -- 2050 mm
Height -- 1110 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V, 11.2 Ah 12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17
Front Wheel Size R17 R17
Front Tyre -- 110/70 R17
Rear Tyre -- 130/70 R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS Yes No
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes No
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 No
Engine Immobilizer Yes No
Shutter Lock No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Engine Check Warning Yes --
Leg Guards No No
Riding Modes Street, Sport, Rain, Track Street, Sport, Rain, Track Street, Road Street, Road
Side Reflectors -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Navigator No No
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Display Screen 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 --
Chrome Garnish No --
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Side Wings Yes Yes

Electrical

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

Brake

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Disc 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) --

Videos of KTM 1290 Super Duke R and KTNS Z II

  • KTM Superduke 1290 Test
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  • 2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke Review
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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs KTNS Z II FAQs

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

The 1290 Super Duke R comes with a ground clearance of 141 mm , on the other hand the Z II comes with a ground clearance of 170 mm , hence the KTNS Z II has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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