2023 KTM RC 8C vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 KTM RC 8C 2023 KTM RC 8C

Sport

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
N/A
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
Year-2026
ColoursOrange/black-
Make Model-Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1476 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.1 inches-
Ground Clearance (in.)7.5 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)191 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height-825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase-1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance-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
Dry Weight (lbs.)313.1 pounds-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)2.96 US quarts-
Fuel Capacity (l)16.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.23 US gallons-
Dry Weight (kg)142-
Oil Capacity (l)2.80 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)-203
Fuel Capacity-16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight-203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power-143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque89.0 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 Revolutions"110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.9349 HP/kg-
Engine
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Displacement (cc)889.0 cc-
CO2243.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)90.7 x 68.8 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.6 x 2.7 inches-
Displacement (ci)54.25 cubic inches-
Displacement-998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Fuel SystemInjection. DKK Dell’Orto-
Bore x Stroke-76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:113.8:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Engine LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps-
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel Consumption10.50 litres/100 km (9.5 km/l or 22.40 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Fuel Injection
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBWElectronic ignition Transistorized
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive520 chain-
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Trail (mm)99 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Frame TypeChrome-molybdenum steel tubular space frame, powder-coatedAluminum
Suspension - FrontWP XACT PRO 7543Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearWP APEX PRO 7746Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake23.3°23.2°
Trail-95 mm / 3.7 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake discSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear-190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless