2020 KTM 790 Duke vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

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 750 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Top Speed
270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
190 kg / 418 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202026
Make ModelKTM 790 DukeSuzuki GSX-R 750
Dimensions
Seat Height825 mm / 32.4 in810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase1475 ± 15 mm / 58 in1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance186 mm / 7.3 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1059 mm / 41.7 in1125 mm / 44.6 in.
Length2062 mm / 81.2 in2030 mm / 79.9 in.
Width904 mm / 35.6 in710 mm / 28.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-190
Dry Weight (kg)169156
Dry Weight169 kg / 372.5 lbs156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Wet Weight-190 kg / 418 lbs
Performance
Top Speed-270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)-3.2 sec
Max Power78 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque87 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile-10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration-4.5 sec
Engine
Displacement799 cc / 48.7 cu-in749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke88 mm x 65.7 mm70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
Engine Oil Specification-Synthetic,10W/40
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencer-
Fuel Consumption-5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel InductionDell'Orto fuel-InjectionNew 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBWDigital DC-CDI
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumpsWet sump
Spark Plug-NGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedWet, multiple discs
Final DriveChain 520 X-RingChain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Gear Ratios-1st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
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 coatedUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - Front43mm WP upside-downShowa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearWP shock absorber with preload adjusterShowa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Rake24°23.8°
Steering Head Angle66°-
Trail98 mm / 3.8 in97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm discSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9MP two-channel ABS (incl. Supermoto mode, diesengageable)-
Rims - Front-3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70-17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55-17180/55 ZR17
WheelsCast aluminiumAluminum, 3 spoke
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17 in-