1290 Super Duke R vs Z1000R vs MT-10

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM

Ex-showroom

₹1,400,000 - ₹2,295,800

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Kawasaki Z1000R

Kawasaki

Ex-showroom

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

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Yamaha MT-10

Yamaha

Ex-showroom

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

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Value check

Start with price: KTM 1290 Super Duke R at ₹1,400,000 - ₹2,295,800; Kawasaki Z1000R at ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000; Yamaha MT-10 at ₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000.

Body style

Compare dimensions and seating below to judge everyday practicality.

Powertrain

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

Three-way compare

This page compares KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Kawasaki Z1000R, Yamaha MT-10 side by side so you can shortlist the best fit without opening multiple tabs.

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Starting Price

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

₹1,400,000 - ₹2,295,800

Kawasaki Z1000R

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

Yamaha MT-10

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

Power

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

180 HP

Kawasaki Z1000R

142 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Yamaha MT-10

165.9 HP @ 11,500 rpm

Torque

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

140 NM

Kawasaki Z1000R

111 NM @ 7300 rpm

Yamaha MT-10

112 Nm @ 9,000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

In terms of performance, the 1301cc street bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 3 seconds.

Kawasaki Z1000R

Yamaha MT-10

Yamaha MT-10 expected mileage is 14.64 kmpl (approximate).

Length

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Kawasaki Z1000R

2045 mm

Yamaha MT-10

2100 mm

Width

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Kawasaki Z1000R

790 mm

Yamaha MT-10

800 mm

Ground Clearance

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

160 mm

Kawasaki Z1000R

125 mm

Yamaha MT-10

135 mm

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 106 technical specs across 6 categories with 49 highlighted differences.

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Other Features

35 differences in this category

Other Features

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35 differences

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Battery Type

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Maintenance Free

Rider’s Footpegs

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

WP APEX Monoshock

Kawasaki Z1000R

Horizontal Back-link, Öhlins S46DR1S Gas-Charged Shock with Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability

Yamaha MT-10

Swingarm, (Link Suspension)

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Approx. 200 kg

Kawasaki Z1000R

221 kg

Yamaha MT-10

212 kg

Stroke

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

71 mm

Kawasaki Z1000R

56 mm

Yamaha MT-10

50.9 mm

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Yes

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Lubrication

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Forced Oil Lubrication with 3 Oil Pumps

Kawasaki Z1000R

Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump

Yamaha MT-10

Wet Sump

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Yes

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Odometer

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Kawasaki Z1000R

Digital

Yamaha MT-10

Digital

ABS

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

Kawasaki Z1000R

Yes

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Riding Modes

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Head Light

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

LED

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Twin-Eye LED Headlight

Mobile Charging Socket

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

WP APEX 48 Upside Down (USD) Forks

Kawasaki Z1000R

ø41 mm Inverted Fork with Compression and Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability

Yamaha MT-10

43mm Telescopic Forks

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

3 secs

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Bore

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

108 mm

Kawasaki Z1000R

77 mm

Yamaha MT-10

79.0 mm

Cooling

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Liquid Cooling

Kawasaki Z1000R

Liquid Cooling

Yamaha MT-10

Liquid Cooled

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

The New Beast!

Kawasaki Z1000R

Call of the Wild

Yamaha MT-10

The Darkest Energy

Braking System

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Kawasaki Z1000R

Anti-Lock Braking System

Yamaha MT-10

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Clock

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Kawasaki Z1000R

Digital

Yamaha MT-10

Digital

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

160 mm

Kawasaki Z1000R

125 mm

Yamaha MT-10

135 mm

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Black, Orange/Blue

Kawasaki Z1000R

Carbon Gray/Metallic Spark Black

Yamaha MT-10

Cyan Storm, Icon Blue, Tech Black

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Yes

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

LED

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

LED

Cruise Control

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

140 mm

Kawasaki Z1000R

131 mm

Yamaha MT-10

120 mm

Value for Money

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Clutch

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

PASC (TM) Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Wet, Multiple Disc

Dry Weight

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

189 kg

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Kawasaki Z1000R

Digital

Yamaha MT-10

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).

Kawasaki Z1000R

2019 Kawasaki Z1000R price was Rs 16.10 lakh before being discontinued.

Yamaha MT-10

Yamaha MT-10 is expected to be priced around Rs 14 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Performance

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Steering Angle

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

64.8 °

Kawasaki Z1000R

29 Degree

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

BS6-Compliant

Kawasaki Z1000R

BS4

Yamaha MT-10

BS6-Compliant

Self Cancelling Indicators

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

125 mm

Kawasaki Z1000R

120 mm

Yamaha MT-10

120 mm

Build Quality

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Number of Gears

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Kawasaki Z1000R

6 Speed

Yamaha MT-10

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Kawasaki Z1000R

Digital

Yamaha MT-10

Digital

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Upcoming

Kawasaki Z1000R

Discontinued

Yamaha MT-10

Upcoming

Design

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Chain

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

525 X-Ring

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Top Speed

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yamaha MT-10 expected top speed is 250 kmph (approximate).

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

BMW S1000R, Kawasaki Z1000, Suzuki GSX-S1000, Ducati Monster 1200, Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX, Honda CB1000R STD

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

145 g/km

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

159 g/km

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Chrome-Moly Tubular Space Frame, Powder-Coated

Kawasaki Z1000R

Twin-Tube, Aluminium

Yamaha MT-10

Diamond Frame

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Kawasaki Z1000R

Yes

Yamaha MT-10

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.

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Naked

Kawasaki Z1000R

Naked

Yamaha MT-10

Sports

Tachometer

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Kawasaki Z1000R

Digital

Yamaha MT-10

Digital

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Kawasaki Z1000R

2019 Kawasaki Z1000R

Yamaha MT-10

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Return

Yamaha MT-10

Constant Mesh

Front Wheel

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

17-inch

Yamaha MT-10

17-inch

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Yes

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Valve System

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

DOHC, 16 valves

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

Yamaha MT-10

190/55-ZR17 M/C (75W)

Service Reminder

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Yes

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Trail

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

101 mm

Yamaha MT-10

102 mm

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Yamaha MT-10

120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W)

Wheel Type

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Alloy Wheels

Yamaha MT-10

Not listed

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

11.8:1

Yamaha MT-10

12.0:1

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

1435 mm

Yamaha MT-10

1405 mm

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

17-inch

Yamaha MT-10

17-inch

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Yes

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Caster

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

24º

Final transmission

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Chain

Exhaust/Muffler

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Titanium Exhaust System

Slide Control System (SCS)

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Ignition

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

TCI (Transistor Coil Ignition)

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yamaha MT-10 is a liter class naked street fighter that is actually based on the architecture of the famous Yamaha R1. The best part is that it has been optimized for street oriented driving that helps the same components achieve a comfort oriented approach on the relaxed rider. It is powered by a 998cc, inline 4 engine producing 165.9 HP and 112 Nm of torque. The motorcycle weighs 212 kg and claims a top speed of electronically controlled 250 kmph. The huge 17 liter fuel tank helps it provide a great range while its competition include bikes like Suzuki GSX-S1000, Honda CB1000R and Kawasaki Z1000.

Traction Control System

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Rev-limiter Indicator

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

Quick Shift System (QSS)

Other Features

Same

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kawasaki Z1000R

Not listed

Yamaha MT-10

Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about 1290 Super Duke R vs Z1000R vs MT-10

Which is better among KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Kawasaki Z1000R and Yamaha MT-10?

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, Kawasaki Z1000R and Yamaha MT-10 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Kawasaki Z1000R and Yamaha MT-10 prices compare?

Based on the available data, KTM 1290 Super Duke R is listed with ₹1,400,000 - ₹2,295,800, while Kawasaki Z1000R is listed with ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000, while Yamaha MT-10 is listed with ₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Kawasaki Z1000R and Yamaha MT-10?

The detailed specifications section on this page groups available values by category and highlights differences so you can compare all vehicles without opening multiple tabs.

Can I compare similar alternatives to KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Kawasaki Z1000R and Yamaha MT-10?

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