BMW R1250RS vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R1250RS (2025-present) and the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT (2022-2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R1250RS 145 hp, KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 172.6 hp.
- Torque: BMW R1250RS 149 Nm, KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 141 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R1250RS (2025-present)145
- KTM 1290 Super Duke GT (2022-2023)172.6 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW R1250RS (2025-present)149 (best)
- KTM 1290 Super Duke GT (2022-2023)141
Weight kg
- BMW R1250RS (2025-present)245
- KTM 1290 Super Duke GT (2022-2023)208
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2022-2023 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2025-present | 2022-2023 |
| Engine | 1,300cc air/liquid-cooled boxer twin, DOHC | 1301.0 ccm (79.39 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, 75° V arrangement, Injection |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1,301 cc |
| Power | 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm | 172.6 hpBest |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest | 141 Nm |
| Transmission | Claw-shifted 6-speed, shaft drive; optional BMW ASA semi-automatic | 6-speed, PASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated, Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Weight | 245 kg (wet) | 208 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 23 LBest |
| Front suspension | 47mm upside-down telescopic fork (conventional, not Telelever), 140mm travel; Dynamic ESA electronic semi-active damping standard | WP Semi-active suspension USD Ø 48 mm |
| Rear suspension | EVO Paralever single-sided shaft-drive swingarm, fully-adjustable monoshock, 130mm travel; Dynamic ESA standard, optional Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) adds spring-rate control | WP Semi-active suspension monoshock |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (cornering, linked); Dynamic Traction Control | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm floating discs, radial 4-piston calipers; optional Sport package adds titanium-finish calipers | Double disc. ABS. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers. Brembo., 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Single 285mm disc, twin-piston floating caliper | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper. fixed brake disc. Brembo., 240 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | Not available |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 | Not available |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | GBP 13,700 (UK) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.