2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R vs KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R 83 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja H2R 83 cm Lowest seat here
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 190 hp (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R) up to 326 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Torque spans 145 Nm (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R) up to 165 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Weight spans 211 kg (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R) to 216 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R) to 1100 cc (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
Reader votes so far — total 13: 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R (6); KAWASAKI Ninja H2R (7).
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| Specification | KTM 1390 Super Duke R | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KAWASAKI |
| Model | KTM 1390 Super Duke R | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 190hp | 326hp |
| Torque | 145nm. | 165nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 211kg | 216kg |
| Front brake | Brembo Stylema 4-piston Monobloc caliper, 320 mm twin floating discs, equipped with Bosch ABS | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock caliper |
| Rear brake | 2-piston Brembo caliper, 240 mm disc, equipped with Bosch ABS | 250 mm single disc, Brembo dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 Michelin Power GP | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55-17 Michelin Power GP | 200/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 48 mm WP Apex SAT inverted fork, electronically adjustable; 4.9 inches of travel | Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | WP Apex SAT shock absorber, electronically adjustable; 5.5 inches of travel | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 285km/h | 400km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17.5 L – 5 L/100km | 17 L – 8 L/100km |
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| Price | $21499 | $58100 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Telemetry screen, 5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, -USB-C Connection |
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2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R are closely matched in weight, while the 1390 Super Duke R has more displacement, and the Ninja H2R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
1390 Super Duke R has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Ninja H2R has a clear listed power advantage (326 hp vs 190 hp).
Torque
Ninja H2R has a modest listed torque advantage (165 Nm vs 145 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja H2R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (400 km/h vs 285 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
1390 Super Duke R and Ninja H2R have very similar listed weights (211 kg vs 216 kg). 1390 Super Duke R and Ninja H2R have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 1390 Super Duke R vs KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is listed at 400 km/h (249 mph) vs 285 km/h (177 mph) for KTM 1390 Super Duke R.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 1390 Super Duke R or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R has 326 hp compared with 190 hp on the KTM 1390 Super Duke R.
Which is lighter, KTM 1390 Super Duke R or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KTM 1390 Super Duke R is lighter at 211 kg vs 216 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2R.
Which is better, KTM 1390 Super Duke R or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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