2022 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Ktm for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2022 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT features a 1301 cc (79.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 172.6 HP (126 kW) while maximum torque reaches 141 Nm (104 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 132.7 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the 1290 Super Duke GT measures 208 kg (459 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.83 HP/kg (1.21 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,482 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 404 km (251 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Ktm archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2016 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
132.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.83 HP/kg (1.21 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~404 km (251 mi)
Engine
Displacement1301.0 ccm (79.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details75° V arrangement
Power172.6 HP (126.0 kW))
Torque141.0 Nm (14.4 kgf-m or 104.0 ft.lbs)
Bore x Stroke108.0 x 71.0 mm (4.3 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumps
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