2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019 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 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
Year20192026
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke RSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1482 mm / 58.3 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
Dry Weight (kg)195-
Wet Weight (kg)-203
Dry Weight195 kg / 430 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON)16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight-203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power130.2 kW / 177 hp @ 8870 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque141 Nm / 14.4 kgf-m / 104 ft-lb @ 7000rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke108 x 71 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio13.2:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 4 compliant-
Engine ManagementKeihin EMS with RWB, double ignition and cruise control-
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel Induction-Fuel Injection
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustmentElectronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationPressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V 11.2Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operatedWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveChain 520 X-ringChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Final Drive Ratio17:38-
Primary Drive Ratios40:76-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coatedAluminum
Suspension - FrontWP-USD ø 48 mm forkInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearWP-MonoshockLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake24.9°23.2°
Steering Head Angle65.1°-
Trail102 mm / 4.2 in95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear156 mm / 6.1 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Floating discs, Brembo monoblock 4 piston radial fixed calipers2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc, Brembo 2 piston fixed calipersSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
ABSTwo-channel Bosch 9.1 MP ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode Disengegable)-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Metzeler M7RR120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17 Metzeler M7RR190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless
Wheels - Front17x 3.5 in, cast aluminum alloy-
Wheels - Rear17x 6.0 in, cast aluminum alloy-