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

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

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

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
130.2 kW / 177 hp @ 8870 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 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 RSuzuki GSX-R 750
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase1482 mm / 58.3 in1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance141 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
Dry Weight (kg)195156
Wet Weight (kg)-190
Dry Weight195 kg / 430 lbs156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp galUnleaded premium fuel (95 RON)17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Wet Weight-190 kg / 418 lbs
Performance
Top Speed-270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)-3.2 sec
Max Power130.2 kW / 177 hp @ 8870 rpm110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 14.4 kgf-m / 104 ft-lb @ 7000rpm86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile-10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration-4.1 sec
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine DetailFour stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio13.2:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
EmissionsEuro 4 compliant-
Engine ManagementKeihin EMS with RWB, double ignition and cruise control-
Engine Oil Specification-Synthetic,10W/40
Fuel Consumption-5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel Induction-New 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustmentDigital DC-CDI
LubricationPressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumpsWet sump
Spark Plug-NGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V 11.2Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operatedWet, multiple discs
Final DriveChain 520 X-ringChain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Final Drive Ratio17:38-
Gear Ratios-1st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
Primary Drive Ratios40:76-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coatedUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - FrontWP-USD ø 48 mm forkShowa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearWP-MonoshockShowa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Rake24.9°23.8°
Steering Head Angle65.1°-
Trail102 mm / 4.2 in97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.7 in120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Floating discs, Brembo monoblock 4 piston radial fixed calipers2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc, Brembo 2 piston fixed calipersSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
ABSTwo-channel Bosch 9.1 MP ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode Disengegable)-
Rims - Front-3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Metzeler M7RR120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17 Metzeler M7RR180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Aluminum, 3 spoke
Wheels - Front17x 3.5 in., cast aluminum alloy-
Wheels - Rear17x 6.0 in., cast aluminum alloy-