2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

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

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 75° V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
132 kW / 180 hp
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
180 kg / 396.8 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
Year20222026
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke RSuzuki GSX-R 750
Total Produced500 Units-
Dimensions
Seat Height837 mm / 32.9 in810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase-1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance160 mm / 6.2 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)180156
Wet Weight (kg)-190
Dry Weight180 kg / 396.8 lbs156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal17 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 Power132 kW / 180 hp110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque140 Nm / 103 lb-ft86.3 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 Ratio-12.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
EmissionsEURO5-
Engine Oil Specification-Synthetic,10W/40
ExhaustAkrapovič "slip-on line" exhaust system, Made from titanium with a carbon fiber end cap-
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
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignitionDigital DC-CDI
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumpsWet sump
Spark Plug-NGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuatedWet, multiple discs
Final Drive525 X-RingChain, 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 tubular space frame, powder-coatedUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable WP APEX PRO 7548 close cartridge forksShowa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearAPEX PRO 7746 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
Rake-23.8°
Steering Head Angle65.6°-
SubframeCarbon fiber-
Trail-97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm discSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9.1MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS)-
Rims - Front3.5 x 173.8 x 17
Rims - Rear6.00 x 175.5 x 17
Tyres - FrontMichelin Power Cup2120/70 ZR17
Tyres - RearMichelin Power Cup2180/55 ZR17
Wheels7 spoke forged wheelsAluminum, 3 spoke