| General |
| Year | 2021 | 2026 |
| Make Model | KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.9 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ± 0.59 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | - | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | - | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | - | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 203 |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.1 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 225.4 kg / 497 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 173 hp / 129 kW @ | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @ | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1301 cc / 79.4 cu in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | 75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valves | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 108 x 71 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | - | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin EFI, throttle body 56 mm | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Keihin EMS with RBW, dual ignition | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Lubrication System | Pressure lubrication, 3 Eaton pumps | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | PASC slipper, hydraulically operated | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-Speed with up/down quickshifter | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Chromemoly steel trellis | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | WP Semi-Active, ø 48 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Linkage-assisted WP semi-active shock | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 24.9° | 23.2° |
| Trail | 107 mm / 4.2 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 125 mm / 4.9 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 129.5 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 320 mm floating discs, Brembo calipers, ABS | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240 mm disc, Brembo caliper, ABS | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Wheels - Front | Aluminium, 3.50 x 17 in | - |
| Wheels - Rear | Aluminium, 6.00 x 17 in | - |