KTM 1390 Super Duke R vs KTM 990 Duke
Two naked bikes scored on the same 100-point system: specs side by side, points per category and a verdict that commits.
0 to 100 km/h
Estimated from power to weight, not a measured time.
Points by category
Six categories, 100 points. How every point is calculated
Engine and performance
out of 25Handling and chassis
out of 20Value
out of 20Practicality
out of 15Technology
out of 10Reliability and ownership
out of 10Specs side by side
| Spec | KTM1390 Super Duke R | KTM990 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | LC8 75 degree V-twin, liquid cooled, DOHC | LC8c parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 1350 cc | 947 cc |
| Power | 190 hp at 10,000 rpm | 123 hp at 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 8,000 rpm | 103 Nm at 6,750 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.90 hp/kg | 0.63 hp/kg |
| Chassis | ||
| Wet weight | 212 kg | 194 kg |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 48 mm split function, 125 mm | WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge, 140 mm |
| Front adjustability | Fully adjustable | Compression and rebound |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX monoshock, 140 mm | WP APEX monoshock, 150 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Fully adjustable | Preload and rebound |
| Front brake | 320 mm, monobloc 4-piston | 300 mm, radial 4-piston |
| ABS | Cornering ABS | Cornering ABS |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 834 mm | 825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1497 mm | 1476 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.5 L | 14.8 L |
| Claimed consumption | 5.9 L/100 km | 4.7 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 297 km | 315 km |
| Ownership | ||
| Price | €21,999 | €12,999 |
| Service interval | 15,000 km | 15,000 km |
| Valve check | 30,000 km | 30,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Equipment | ||
| Dash | TFT | TFT |
| Ride modes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise control | Optional | Optional |
| Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
The KTM 990 Duke wins this comparison narrowly, 60.8 points to 60.5.
The gap of 0.3 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the 990 Duke takes 12.5 points out of the 1390 Super Duke R. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.
On the road the 1390 Super Duke R is the quicker machine: 190 hp and 145 Nm moving 212 kg, against 123 hp and 103 Nm moving 194 kg for the 990 Duke. That is 0.90 hp per kilo playing 0.63.
The 990 Duke costs €12,999, which leaves €9,000 in your pocket against the 1390 Super Duke R at €21,999. Service intervals run 15,000 km on the 990 Duke and 15,000 km on the 1390 Super Duke R.
Better for city and commuting
KTM 990 Duke
A 825 mm seat, 315 km of tank range and the stronger practicality and value scores make it the easier bike to live with daily.
Better for weekend twisties
KTM 1390 Super Duke R
190 hp pushing 212 kg with WP APEX 48 mm split function up front. It takes the combined engine and handling points.
Better for longer trips
KTM 990 Duke
315 km between fuel stops and the better equipment score. Distance rewards range and rider aids, and it has more of both.
Frequently asked
- Which is faster, the KTM 1390 Super Duke R or the KTM 990 Duke?
- The KTM 1390 Super Duke R. It carries 0.90 hp per kilo (190 hp, 212 kg wet) against 0.63 hp per kilo for the KTM 990 Duke (123 hp, 194 kg).
- Is the KTM 1390 Super Duke R cheaper than the KTM 990 Duke?
- The KTM 990 Duke is cheaper at €12,999 list, €9,000 less than the KTM 1390 Super Duke R at €21,999.
- Which is better for shorter riders?
- The KTM 990 Duke. Its 825 mm seat is 9 mm lower than the KTM 1390 Super Duke R, and at 194 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.
- Which has better technology, the 1390 Super Duke R or the 990 Duke?
- The KTM 1390 Super Duke R, which scores 9.5 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control, a standard quickshifter and phone connectivity. The KTM 990 Duke counters with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity.
- Which goes further on a tank?
- The KTM 990 Duke: 315 km from its 14.8 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 297 km for the KTM 1390 Super Duke R.
- Which bike wins overall?
- The KTM 990 Duke, scoring 60.8 of 100 against 60.5 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.
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