KTM 390 Duke 2017 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

KTM 390 Duke 2017

KTM 390 Duke 2017

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

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Overview - KTM 390 Duke 2017 vs Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

KTM 390 Duke 2017

KTM 390 Duke 2017

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Duke 2017 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

KTM 390 Duke 2017
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KTM 390 Duke 2017
KTM 390 Duke 2017
Suzuki GSX-8S 2023
Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba
TravelTravel142 mmTravel130 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
RakeRake65 degreeRake65 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
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Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,367 mmWheelbase1,465 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.4 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Duke 2017

KTM 390 Duke 2017

It's actually incredible how much fun you can have with less than 50 hp. The KTM 390 Duke is a little fun cannon that you won't find anywhere else in a hurry. Its sporty set-up with the front-wheel-oriented seating position makes it a true cornering predator - you don't need any more in the angular gear. The sharp looks and the TFT display give it a very high-class appearance.

Sporty seating position

low weight

TFT display

sharp appearance

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Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

For years, Suzuki was the brand that offered nice bikes at a good price/performance ratio. With the Suzuki GSX-8S, the brand is much more self-confident. It presents itself as high-quality, mature and places itself at the top of a hard-fought class. The unspectacular performance data and the relatively high weight tarnish the picture only briefly. During the test rides, the Suzuki was completely convincing. A really good motorbike.

Full-grown and high-quality overall concept

high-torque engine

first-class running culture, stable handling, overall very high-quality impression

Very good seat

Great nakedbike riding position

Good and precise quickshifter

high-quality controls

very good display

Suspension offers reserves for a wide range of uses despite lack of adjustment options

Good ergonomics

Quickshifter and gearstick require a little more operating force than usual

Motorbike somewhat heavier than other bikes in this class

ABS controls very defensively

Engine has no rev reserves upwards

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 390 Duke vs Suzuki GSX-8S

Price KTM 390 Duke

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