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1290 Super Duke R vs CB1000R Plus

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Ex-showroom

₹14 L

As reported by KTM, the certified mileage of 1290 Super Duke R is 16.2 kmpl.
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Honda CB1000R Plus
Ex-showroom

₹14.88 L

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Value check

Start with price: KTM 1290 Super Duke R at ₹14 L; Honda CB1000R Plus at ₹14.88 L.

Body style

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Powertrain

Use the detailed specifications below to compare performance and efficiency values.

Quick Comparison

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Starting Price

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

₹14 L

Honda CB1000R Plus

₹14.88 L

Power

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

180 HP

Honda CB1000R Plus

143 HP @ 10,500 rpm

Torque

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

140 NM

Honda CB1000R Plus

104 Nm @ 8,250 rpm

Mileage / Range

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

As reported by KTM, the certified mileage of 1290 Super Duke R is 16.2 kmpl.

Honda CB1000R Plus

-

Length

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

-

Honda CB1000R Plus

2120 mm

Width

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

-

Honda CB1000R Plus

789 mm

Ground Clearance

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

160 mm

Honda CB1000R Plus

135 mm

Images

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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Honda CB1000R Plus

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 94 technical specs across 6 categories with 25 highlighted differences.

Total specs

94

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Differences found

25

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Other Features

16 differences in this category

Fuel & Efficiency
6 visible specs
2 differences

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Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Honda CB1000R Plus

Digital

Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Fuel Injection

Honda CB1000R Plus

PGM-FI

Mileage

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

As reported by KTM, the certified mileage of 1290 Super Duke R is 16.2 kmpl.

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Fuel Economy

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

16 litres

Honda CB1000R Plus

16.2 litres

Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Petrol

Honda CB1000R Plus

Petrol
Other Features
72 visible specs
16 differences

Showing all specs in Other Features, with changed values marked.

Riding Modes

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Mobile Charging Socket

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Head Light

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

LED

Honda CB1000R Plus

LED

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

3 secs

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Bore

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

108 mm

Honda CB1000R Plus

75 mm

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

WP APEX 48 Upside Down (USD) Forks

Honda CB1000R Plus

Showa SFF-BP USD Fork

Cooling

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Liquid Cooling

Honda CB1000R Plus

Liquid Cooling

Official Tagline

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

The New Beast!

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Clock

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Honda CB1000R Plus

Digital

Braking System

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Honda CB1000R Plus

Anti-Lock Braking System

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

160 mm

Honda CB1000R Plus

135 mm

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Black, Orange/Blue

Honda CB1000R Plus

Graphite Black

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

LED

Honda CB1000R Plus

LED

Cruise Control

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

140 mm

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Value for Money

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Clutch

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

PASC (TM) Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated

Honda CB1000R Plus

Wet, Multiplate Clutch

Dry Weight

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

189 kg

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Honda CB1000R Plus

Digital

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R price is expected to be around Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom).

Honda CB1000R Plus

Honda CB1000R Plus price was Rs 14.88 lakh before being discontinued.

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

Performance

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

64.8 °

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

BS6-Compliant

Honda CB1000R Plus

BS4

Self Cancelling Indicators

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

125 mm

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Build Quality

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

6

Honda CB1000R Plus

6

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Honda CB1000R Plus

Digital

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Upcoming

Honda CB1000R Plus

Discontinued

Design

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Chain

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

525 X-Ring

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Top Speed

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R top speed is 289 kmph (approximate).

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

2

Honda CB1000R Plus

4

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Kawasaki Z H2, Honda CB1000R, Suzuki GSX-S1000, BMW S1000R, Yamaha MT-10, Ducati Streetfighter V4

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

145 g/km

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Chrome-Moly Tubular Space Frame, Powder-Coated

Honda CB1000R Plus

Steel Mono Backbone

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

India Launch Update

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM has not announced anything officially regarding the launch of the 1290 Super Duke R in India. It is expected to launch in the Indian markets by the end of this year.

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Naked

Honda CB1000R Plus

Naked

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Honda CB1000R Plus

Honda CB1000R Plus

Tachometer

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Honda CB1000R Plus

Digital

Rider’s Footpegs

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

MF

Honda CB1000R Plus

MF

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

WP APEX Monoshock

Honda CB1000R Plus

Showa BRFC (Balance Free Rear Cushion)

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Approx. 200 kg

Honda CB1000R Plus

213 kg

Stroke

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

71 mm

Honda CB1000R Plus

56.5 mm

Lubrication

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Forced Oil Lubrication with 3 Oil Pumps

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

Odometer

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Honda CB1000R Plus

Digital

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

ABS

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

2-Channel Bosch 9.1 MP ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto Mode Disengegable)

Honda CB1000R Plus

2 Channel

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

17-inch

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)

Front Wheel

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

17-inch

Front Tyre

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)

RPM/Gear Display

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

Wheelbase

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

1455 mm

Final Drive

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

Chain

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

Trail

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

100 mm

Voltage

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

12 V

Final transmission

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

6-Speed

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

Yes

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

11.6:1

Rake

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

25°

Capacity

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

8.6 Ah
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

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Rear Brake

Safety

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

240mm Single Disc with Brembo Twin-Piston Fixed Calliper

Honda CB1000R Plus

256mm Single Disc

Front Brake

Safety

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

320mm Dual Discs with 4-Piston BREMBO Stylema Monobloc Calipers

Honda CB1000R Plus

310mm Double Disc
Comfort & Convenience
3 visible specs
0 differences

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Comfort

Comfort & Convenience

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Key Features

Comfort & Convenience

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Head-Turning Looks, All-Digital Console, Powerful Engine, Mind-Blowing Performance

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Features

Comfort & Convenience

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed
Engine & Performance
7 visible specs
4 differences

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Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

1301cc, 2-Cylinder, LC8, V-Twin

Honda CB1000R Plus

998cc, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC In-line 4 Cylinder

Engine Kill Switch

Engine & Performance

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

1301 cc

Honda CB1000R Plus

998 cc

Engine Management

Engine & Performance

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Keihin EMS with RBW and Cruise Control, Double Ignition

Honda CB1000R Plus

Not listed

Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

140 NM

Honda CB1000R Plus

104 Nm @ 8,250 rpm

Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

180 HP

Honda CB1000R Plus

143 HP @ 10,500 rpm

Engine Oil Capacity

Engine & Performance

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

3.4 litres
Dimensions
4 visible specs
1 differences

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Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

835 mm

Honda CB1000R Plus

830 mm

Overall Height

Dimensions

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

1090 mm

Overall Width

Dimensions

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

789 mm

Overall Length

Dimensions

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Honda CB1000R Plus

2120 mm

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about 1290 Super Duke R vs CB1000R Plus

Which is better among KTM 1290 Super Duke R and Honda CB1000R Plus?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare KTM 1290 Super Duke R and Honda CB1000R Plus by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do KTM 1290 Super Duke R and Honda CB1000R Plus prices compare?

Based on the available data, KTM 1290 Super Duke R is listed with ₹14 L, while Honda CB1000R Plus is listed with ₹14.88 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for KTM 1290 Super Duke R and Honda CB1000R Plus?

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