Head to head
MT-09 vs 1390 Super Duke R
Yamaha MT-09 versus KTM 1390 Super Duke R. Below, every key figure lined up — the winning value on each comparable row is flagged.
| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 890 cc | 1350 cc(best) |
| Configuration | Inline-3, CP3 | 75° V-twin, LC8 |
| Max power | 117 hp @ 10,000 rpm | 190 hp @ 10,000 rpm(best) |
| Max torque | 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 145 Nm @ 8,000 rpm(best) |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed, up/down quickshifter | 6-speed, quickshifter+ |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 290 km/h(best) |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s | 3.1 s(best) |
| Economy / range | 20 km/l(best) | 16 km/l |
| Kerb weight | 189 kg(best) | 200 kg |
| Chassis & Brakes | ||
| Frame | Controlled-fill aluminium | Chromoly steel trellis |
| Front suspension | KYB 41 mm USD | WP Apex 48 mm |
| Rear suspension | Link-type monoshock | WP Apex monoshock |
| Front brake | Dual 298 mm | Dual 320 mm, Brembo Stylema |
| Rear brake | Single 245 mm | Single 240 mm |
| Tyres | Bridgestone Battlax S22 | Michelin Power Cup 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 825 mm(best) | 834 mm |
| Fuel / battery | 14 L | 17.5 L |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm | 1497 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 150 mm(best) |
Better value
Yamaha MT-09
Lower entry price at $10,599.
Higher rated
KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Scores 4.7 / 5 in our testing.