2020 KTM 790 Duke vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 KTM 790 Duke 2020 KTM 790 Duke

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
78 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
169 kg / 372.5 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
Year20202026
Make ModelKTM 790 DukeSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height825 mm / 32.4 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1475 ± 15 mm / 58 in1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance186 mm / 7.3 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1059 mm / 41.7 in1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length2062 mm / 81.2 in2075 mm / 81.7 in
Width904 mm / 35.6 in705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)169-
Wet Weight (kg)-203
Dry Weight169 kg / 372.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight-203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power78 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque87 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement799 cc / 48.7 cu-in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke88 mm x 65.7 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencerAkrapovič
Fuel InductionDell'Orto fuel-InjectionFuel Injection
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBWElectronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveChain 520 X-RingChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Primary Drive39:75-
Secondary Drive Ratio16:41-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coatedAluminum
Suspension - Front43mm WP upside-downInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearWP shock absorber with preload adjusterLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake24°23.2°
Steering Head Angle66°-
Trail98 mm / 3.8 in95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm discSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
ABSBosch 9MP two-channel ABS (incl. Supermoto mode, diesengageable)-
Tyres - Front120/70-17120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear180/55-17190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless
WheelsCast aluminium-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17 in-