| General |
| Year | 2017 | 2026 |
| Make Model | KTM 690 Duke | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.9" | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1466 mm / 57.7" | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 192 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 Weight | 148.5 kg / 327.4 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | 1.7 Litres / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt | - |
| Wet Weight | - | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 74 Nm / 7.5 kgf-m / 54.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 690 cc / 42.1 cu in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 105 x 80 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.7:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin EFI, Throttle Body 50 mm | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Lubrication System | Pressure Lubrication with Two Oil Pumps | - |
| Spark Plug | Inside: NGK LKAR9BI-10 Outside: NGK LMAR7DI-10 | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | CBTX9-BS 12V, 8.6Ah | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated, antihopping | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain, 16:40 | 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 | 36:79 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Chrome-moly steel Trellis frame, aluminum powder coated sub-frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | WP Performance Systems Upside Down 4357 | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | WP Performance System emulsion with Pro Lever Linkage | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 26.5o | 23.2° |
| Trail | - | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 135 mm / 5.3" | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3" | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single 320 mm disc, Brembo 4 piston fixed caliper, Bosch 9M two channel ABS | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper, Bosch 9M two channelABS | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 - ZR17 M/C 58W TL | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 160/60 - ZR17 M/C 69W TL | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Wheels - Front | 3.50 x 17", cast aluminium | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 5.00 x 17", cast aluminium | - |