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K1300R vs 1290 Super Duke R

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BMW K1300R
Ex-showroom

₹25.09 L

BMW K1300R mileage is around 12-15 kmpl (approximate).
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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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Value check

Start with price: BMW K1300R at ₹25.09 L; KTM 1290 Super Duke R at ₹14 L.

Body style

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Powertrain

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Starting Price

Different

BMW K1300R

₹25.09 L

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

₹14 L

Power

Different

BMW K1300R

173 Bhp @ 9250 rpm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

180 HP

Torque

Different

BMW K1300R

140 Nm @ 8250 rpm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

140 NM

Mileage / Range

Different

BMW K1300R

BMW K1300R mileage is around 12-15 kmpl (approximate).

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

Length

BMW K1300R

2228 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

-

Width

BMW K1300R

856 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

-

Ground Clearance

BMW K1300R

117 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

160 mm

Images

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BMW K1300R

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 106 technical specs across 6 categories with 40 highlighted differences.

Total specs

106

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Differences found

40

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Other Features

29 differences in this category

Other Features
83 visible specs
29 differences

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

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

115 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

125 mm

Permitted Total Weight

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

460 kg

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Wheelbase

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

1585 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Speedometer

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Analog

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Performance

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

****

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

BMW K1300R, much famous as the bike that was used by Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3, is a street bike with a powerful 1293cc engine. The bike is good for 173 BHP at 9250 rpm and 140 Nm at 8250 rpm. It comes with an adjustable seat height between 790-820 mm while the bike weighs quite high at 243 kg. It claims a top speed of 266 kmph and comes in Racing Red as well as Sapphire Black shade. It takes just 2.81 seconds to reach 0-100 kmph. The bike rivals Ducati xDiavel, Kawasaki Z1000, CB1000R and all other street bikes in its class.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Security System

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

0-200 kmph

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

7.9 secs

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

ABS

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

LED Indicator Lights

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

BMW K1300R (Dhoom 3 Bike)

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Wheel Type

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Cast aluminium wheels

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Build Quality

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

*****

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Capacity

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

12 Ah

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Chrome-Moly Tubular Space Frame, Powder-Coated

Dry Weight

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

217 kg

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

189 kg

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Digital

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Stroke

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

64.3 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

71 mm

Alternator

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Three-phase alternator 580 W

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Design

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

****

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

0-150 kmph

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

4.9 secs

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

180/55 ZR 17

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Cooling

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Liquid Cooling

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Liquid Cooling

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Racing Red, Sapphire Black Metallic

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Black, Orange/Blue

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Ducati xDiavel, Kawasaki Z1000, Honda CB1000R+, KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

Voltage

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

12 V

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

WP APEX Monoshock

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

13.0 : 1

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Analog

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Digital

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

243 kg

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Approx. 200 kg

Battery Type

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Maintenance Free

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

MF

Braking System

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Bore

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

80 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

108 mm

Front Tyre

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

120/70 ZR 17

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

117 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

160 mm

Steering Angle

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

60.4°

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

64.8 °

Clutch

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

PASC (TM) Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated

Odometer

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Digital

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

4

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

2

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

WP APEX 48 Upside Down (USD) Forks

Turn Signal Light (Front)

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

LED

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Head Light

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Halogen

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

LED

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

BMW K1300R price was Rs 25.09 lakh before being discontinued in India.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

5.50 x 17"

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Service Reminder

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Naked

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Naked

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

135 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

140 mm

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

6

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

6

Maximum Payload

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

217 kg

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Power Has a Face

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

The New Beast!

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Clock

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Digital

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Traction Control System

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Top Speed

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

BMW K1300R top speed is 266 kmph (approximate).

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

0-400m

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

10.7 secs

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

India Launch Update

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

K1300R is a discontinued model and at present, BMW Motorrad has no plans to launch an updated model of the streetfighter.

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.

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Euro-3

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

BS6-Compliant

Turn Signal Light (Rear)

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

LED

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Ride Modes

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

Discontinued

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Upcoming

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Front Wheel

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

3.50 x 17"

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Value for Money

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

****

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Different

BMW K1300R

2.81 secs

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

3 secs

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

LED

Cruise Control

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Self Cancelling Indicators

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Chain

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

525 X-Ring

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

145 g/km

Rider’s Footpegs

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Lubrication

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Forced Oil Lubrication with 3 Oil Pumps

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Riding Modes

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Mobile Charging Socket

Other Features

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes
Engine & Performance
6 visible specs
5 differences

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Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Different

BMW K1300R

140 Nm @ 8250 rpm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

140 NM

Engine Kill Switch

Engine & Performance

Same

BMW K1300R

Yes

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Yes

Engine Management

Engine & Performance

Different

BMW K1300R

Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K+)

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Keihin EMS with RBW and Cruise Control, Double Ignition

Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Different

BMW K1300R

173 Bhp @ 9250 rpm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

180 HP

Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

BMW K1300R

1293cc, Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Different

BMW K1300R

1293 cc

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

1301 cc
Fuel & Efficiency
8 visible specs
2 differences

Showing all specs in Fuel & Efficiency, with changed values marked.

Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

BMW K1300R

Petrol

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Petrol

Low Fuel Warning Light

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

BMW K1300R

Digital

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

BMW K1300R

19 litres

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

16 litres

Mileage

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

BMW K1300R

BMW K1300R mileage is around 12-15 kmpl (approximate).

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

Reserve Fuel Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

BMW K1300R

4 litres

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Fuel Economy

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

BMW K1300R

****

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

BMW K1300R

Digital

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Digital

Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

BMW K1300R

Not listed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Fuel Injection
Comfort & Convenience
3 visible specs
1 differences

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Key Features

Comfort & Convenience

Different

BMW K1300R

Head-Turning Style, Unique Headlight Design, Powerful Engine, Retro Analogue-Digital Console, One-of-its-Kind Front Suspension System

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

Features

Comfort & Convenience

Same

BMW K1300R

****

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****

Comfort

Comfort & Convenience

Same

BMW K1300R

****

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

****
Dimensions
4 visible specs
1 differences

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Overall Height

Dimensions

Same

BMW K1300R

1095 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Overall Width

Dimensions

Same

BMW K1300R

856 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Overall Length

Dimensions

Same

BMW K1300R

2228 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Not listed

Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

BMW K1300R

790-820 mm

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

835 mm
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

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Rear Brake

Safety

Different

BMW K1300R

Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

240mm Single Disc with Brembo Twin-Piston Fixed Calliper

Front Brake

Safety

Different

BMW K1300R

Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K1300R vs 1290 Super Duke R

Which is better among BMW K1300R and KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare BMW K1300R and KTM 1290 Super Duke R by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do BMW K1300R and KTM 1290 Super Duke R prices compare?

Based on the available data, BMW K1300R is listed with ₹25.09 L, while KTM 1290 Super Duke R is listed with ₹14 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for BMW K1300R and KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

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Can I compare similar alternatives to BMW K1300R and KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

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