DUCATI Hypermotard 950 vs KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
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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.
- DUCATI Hypermotard 950 87 cm Tallest seat here
- KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT 83 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 cm.
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 114 hp (DUCATI Hypermotard 950) up to 173 hp (KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT).
- Torque spans 96 Nm (DUCATI Hypermotard 950) up to 141 Nm (KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT).
- Weight spans 200 kg (DUCATI Hypermotard 950) to 209 kg (KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT).
- Displacement spans 850 cc (DUCATI Hypermotard 950) to 1100 cc (KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT).
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| Specification | DUCATI Hypermotard 950 | KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | KTM |
| Model | DUCATI Hypermotard 950 | KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT |
| Engine size | 850cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 114hp | 173hp |
| Torque | 96nm. | 141nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 200kg | 209kg |
| Front brake | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating aluminum flange discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo calipers, 4-piston 2-pad, adjustable lever radial pump, Bosch Curve ABS | 320mm Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper, Bosch Curve ABS. | 240mm Brembo twin-piston fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 87cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso III, 180/55 ZR17 | 200/55 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi aluminum fully adjustable, upside-down Ø 45 mm. | WP Semi-active suspension USD Ø 48 mm |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage Sachs mono shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. | WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Cross | Touring |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.5 L – 5.3 L/100km | 23 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15295 | $19799 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Riding Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO. -Power Modes, Daytime Running Light (DRL), Tapered aluminum handlebars, Removable passenger footpegs, USB power socket. |
-Euro5, Heated Grips, -Riding Modes 4 Different riding modes: Rain, Street, Sport, and Track -7 inch TFT Dashboard, Twin Ignition Technology, Slipper Clutch, Wind Shield |
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2023 DUCATI Hypermotard 950 vs 2023 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Hypermotard 950 and 2023 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT differ on the listed specifications: the Hypermotard 950 has a lower listed weight, and the 1290 SUPER DUKE GT has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
1290 SUPER DUKE GT has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 850 cc).
Peak power
1290 SUPER DUKE GT has a clear listed power advantage (173 hp vs 114 hp).
Torque
1290 SUPER DUKE GT has a clear listed torque advantage (141 Nm vs 96 Nm).
Listed top speed
1290 SUPER DUKE GT has a clear listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Hypermotard 950 has a modest listed weight advantage (200 kg vs 209 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Hypermotard 950 is listed higher (87 cm) than 1290 SUPER DUKE GT (83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Hypermotard 950 vs KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT?
KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for DUCATI Hypermotard 950.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Hypermotard 950 or KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT?
KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT has 173 hp compared with 114 hp on the DUCATI Hypermotard 950.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Hypermotard 950 or KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT?
DUCATI Hypermotard 950 is lighter at 200 kg vs 209 kg for KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT.
Which is better, DUCATI Hypermotard 950 or KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT?
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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