Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	98 HP	Engine power	175 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	108 Nm	Torque	141 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	13.6
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,255 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX 1250 F 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023

The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT clearly focuses on sport in sport touring, but can also convince with its long-distance qualities. In the 2022 model year, among other things, the right steps were taken with the new TFT display to modernise it without losing the brutal character - which its owners appreciate. If you are looking for a true all-rounder and don't mind the looks, you can't go wrong with the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT!

Powerful engine

Agile handling

7 inch display

Seating position

Comfort

Height-adjustable windscreen

Jerkiness below 2,500 rpm

unconventional appearance: gearshift assistant at extra cost