2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Sport

Engine
75º V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve
Power
129 kW / 173 hp @
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 506 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Top Speed
270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
190 kg / 418 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20172026
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke GTSuzuki GSX-R 750
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ±0.59 in1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height-1125 mm / 44.6 in.
Length-2030 mm / 79.9 in.
Width-710 mm / 28.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)228 190
Dry Weight (kg)-156
Dry Weight-156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6.1 US gal17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Wet Weight228 kg / 506 lbs190 kg / 418 lbs
Performance
Top Speed-270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)-3.2 sec
Max Power129 kW / 173 hp @110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque144 Nm / 14.68 kgf-m @86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile-10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration-4.5 sec
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.4 cu in749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine Detail75º V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valveFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio-12.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
Engine Oil Specification-Synthetic,10W/40
Fuel Consumption-5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI, throttle body 56 mmNew 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW, dual ignitionDigital DC-CDI
Lubrication-Wet sump
Lubrication SystemPressure lubrication, 3 Eaton pumps-
Spark Plug-NGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V, 12 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper, hydraulically operatedWet, multiple discs
Final DriveChainChain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Gear Ratios-1st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly steel trellisUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-Active, ø 48 mmShowa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearWP Semi-Active monoshock, single sided swingarmShowa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Rake24.9º23.8°
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front320 mm Dual floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston calipers, ABS2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - Rear240 mm Single disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper, ABSSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
Rims - Front-3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17, Pirelli Angel GT180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Aluminum, 3 spoke
Wheels - FrontAluminium, 3.50 x 17"-
Wheels - RearAluminium, 6.00 x 17"-