2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke RR vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke RR 2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke RR

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 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
Year20212026
Make ModelKTM 1290 Super Duke RRSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Total Produced500 Units-
Dimensions
Seat Height837 mm / 32.9 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase-1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance160 mm / 6.2 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)180-
Wet Weight (kg)-203
Dry Weight180 kg / 396.8 lbs-
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight-203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power132 kW / 180 hp143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque140 Nm / 103 lb-ft110 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 Ratio-13.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO5-
ExhaustAkrapovič "slip-on line" exhaust system, Made from titanium with a carbon fiber end capAkrapovič
Fuel Induction-Fuel Injection
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignitionElectronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuatedWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final Drive525 X-RingChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Transmission / Drive6-speed6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coatedAluminum
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable WP APEX PRO 7548 close cartridge forksInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearAPEX PRO 7746 MonoshockLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake-23.2°
Steering Head Angle65.6°-
SubframeCarbon fiber-
Trail-95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm discSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
ABSBosch 9.1MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS)-
Rims - Front3.5 x 17-
Rims - Rear6.00 x 17-
Tyres - FrontMichelin Power Cup2120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - RearMichelin Power Cup2190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless
Wheels7 spoke forged wheels-