2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Sport

Engine
75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valves
Power
175 hp / 130.4 kW @ 9750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
225 kg / 496 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Power
143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20222026
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke GTSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1482 mm ±15 mm / 58.34 in ± 0.59 in1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance141 mm / 5.5 in130 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)225 203
Fuel Capacity23 Litres / 6.1 US gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight225 kg / 496 lbs203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power175 hp / 130.4 kW @ 9750 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.4 cu in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine Detail75° V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valvesFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio-13.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI, throttle body 56 mmFuel Injection
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, dual ignitionElectronic ignition Transistorized
Lubrication-Wet sump
Lubrication SystemPressure lubrication, 3 Eaton pumps-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper, hydraulically operatedWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveChainChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Transmission / Drive6-Speed with up/down quickshifter6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coatedAluminum
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-active suspension USD ø 48 mmInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearWP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorberLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake24.9°23.2°
Steering Head Angle65.1°-
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320 mm discs, Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo twin-piston fixed calliperSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
ABSBosch 9ME Combined ABS (incl. cornering ABS and supermoto mode, disengageable)-
Tyres - Front120/70 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear190/55 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless
Wheels - FrontAluminium, 3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - RearAluminium, 6.00 x 17 in-