2024 KTM 990 Duke vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2024 KTM 990 Duke 2024 KTM 990 Duke

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90.59 kW @ 9250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
179 kg 395 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
Year20242026
Make ModelKTM 990 DukeSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height825 mm / 32.5 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1476 mm / 58.1 in1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance195 mm / 7.7 in130 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)179 203
Fuel Capacity14.8 litres / 3.9 US gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight179 kg 395 lbs203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power121 hp / 90.59 kW @ 9250 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement947 cc / 57.8 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 Stroke92.5 x 70.476.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio-13.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchangerLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO 5-
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel Induction-Fuel Injection
Ignition-Electronic 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
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coatedAluminum
Suspension - FrontWP APEX 43Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearWP APEX - MonoshockLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake24.2°23.2°
Steering Head Angle65.8°-
Trail-95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs, radially mounted 4-piston caliper2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc,, 2-piston caliperSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - Front120/70-17120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear180/55-17190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless
Wheels - Front17 x 3.5-
Wheels - Rear17 x 5.5-