BMW G 650 GS versus KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
KTM

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2013 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 20.299 €
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Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • Powerful engine
  • Stable chassis
  • Service
  • Electronic helpers
  • Brake
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • Pillion suitability

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.497 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
198 (max: 415 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V2 75° 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.301 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 108 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 180 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 140 NM bei 8.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
287 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Tubular space frame, powder-coated (chrome-molybdenum)
Front suspension:
WP-USD Ø 48 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
WP-Monoshock via deflection (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 200/55-17

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
2 x Brembo Stylema Monoblock four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake discs, floating ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston fixed caliper ( 240 mm)

Where it is, is at the front

So KTM has delivered a cheat pack, because neither is it a beast, nor a duke. What luck. It is a power on the street, but a manageable one. The Super Duke stands for driving fun without end, when the sheer performance counts. It is pure irrationality, a fun bike without high utility value.

If you are looking for something like this, you will be happy here, provided you like the edgy design. But isn't that always the case?

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.834€
  • Used (3 years old): 9.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Availability: very good
  • Colours: black, orange