| General |
| Year | 2018 | 2026 |
| Make Model | KTM RC 390 | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.2 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm / 52.7 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 179 mm / 7.0 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1267 mm / 49.9 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2002 mm / 78.8 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | 873 mm / 34.4 in | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 203 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 149 | - |
| Dry Weight | 149 kg / 328.5 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Liters / 2.64 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 32 kW / 43 hp @ 9500 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 35.3 Nm / 26 lb-ft @7250 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 373 cc / 22.7 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 89 x 60 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.6:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Management | Bosch EMS with RBW | - |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | Bosch Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | - | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain 5/8 x 1/4" X‑Ring | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | WP Suspension Up Side Down | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | WP Monoshock | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | - | 23.2° |
| Steering Head Angle | 65 ° | - |
| Trail | 100mm / 3.9 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 150 mm / 5.9 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single 320 mm disc 4 piston radial caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 230 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 110/70 R17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/60 R17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |