| General |
| Year | 2009 | 2026 |
| Make Model | KTM 690 Duke | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 865 mm / 34 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1472 mm / 57.9 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 130 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) | - | 203 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 148.5 | - |
| Dry Weight | 148.5 kg / 327 in | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Maximum Load / GVWR | 350 kg / 772 lbs | - |
| Oil Capacity | 1.7 L / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt | - |
| Wet Weight | - | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 46 kW / 65 hp @ 7500 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 ft-lb @ 6550 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 653.7 cc / 39.91 cu in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 102 x 80 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Oil Specification | Synthetic, 15W-50 | - |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | Generation Keihin EMS with EPT (Electric Power Throttle) | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Kokusan DC-CDI | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | NGK LKAR 8AI - 9 | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V / 11.2 Ah | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | APTC multi-disc wet clutch, hydraulically operated | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 14:35 / 2nd 16:28 / 3rd 21:28 / 4th 21:23 / 5th 23:22 / 6th 23:20 | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 36:79 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Chromoly trellis frame, powder-coated, aluminium sub frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | WP Upside-down forks, 4860 ROMA | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | WP monoshock, 4618 with Pro-lever deflector | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | - | 23.2° |
| Steering Head Angle | 63.5° | - |
| Trail | 100.7 mm / 3.96 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 140 mm / 5.5 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 140 mm / 5.5 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single 320 mm floating disc, radially screwed four-piston brake caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240 mm floating disc, single piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Rims - Front | Cast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17" | - |
| Rims - Rear | Cast aluminium wheels 5.5 x 17" | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 - R17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 160/60 - R17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |