2017 KTM 690 Duke vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 KTM 690 Duke 2017 KTM 690 Duke

Sport

Engine
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Power
54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
148.5 kg / 327.4 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
Year20172026
Make ModelKTM 690 DukeSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9"825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1466 mm / 57.7"1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance192 mm / 7.55"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 Weight148.5 kg / 327.4 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Oil Capacity1.7 Litres / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt-
Wet Weight-203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque74 Nm / 7.5 kgf-m / 54.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement690 cc / 42.1 cu in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valveFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke105 x 80 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI, Throttle Body 50 mmFuel Injection
IgnitionContactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustmentElectronic ignition Transistorized
Lubrication-Wet sump
Lubrication SystemPressure Lubrication with Two Oil Pumps-
Spark PlugInside: NGK LKAR9BI-10 Outside: NGK LMAR7DI-10-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityCBTX9-BS 12V, 8.6Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchAPTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated, antihoppingWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveChain, 16:40Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Gear Ratios1st 14:35 / 2nd 16:28 / 3rd 21:28 / 4th 21:23 / 5th 23:22 / 6th 23:20-
Primary Drive36:79-
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly steel Trellis frame, aluminum powder coated sub-frameAluminum
Suspension - FrontWP Performance Systems Upside Down 4357Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearWP Performance System emulsion with Pro Lever LinkageLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake26.5o23.2°
Trail-95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front135 mm / 5.3"-
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3"-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320 mm disc, Brembo 4 piston fixed caliper, Bosch 9M two channel ABS2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper, Bosch 9M two channelABSSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - Front120/70 - ZR17 M/C 58W TL120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear160/60 - ZR17 M/C 69W TL190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17", cast aluminium-
Wheels - Rear5.00 x 17", cast aluminium-