KTM 450 EXC-F 2021 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

KTM 450 EXC-F 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Overview - KTM 450 EXC-F 2021 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

KTM 450 EXC-F 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

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Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications KTM 450 EXC-F 2021 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

KTM 450 EXC-F 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

KTM 450 EXC-F 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	95 mm	Bore	74.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.4 mm	Stroke	57.3 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	449.3 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	80 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	100 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	960 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 450 EXC-F 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

The GSX-R 1000 remains something for the experienced rider, despite its precise and balanced rideability and controllable power delivery. Suzuki knows that a thousand must remain a thousand and strictly adheres to this. Let's hope that they can continue to do so for a long time.

Improved geometry

compact engine design

relaxed seating position

system with multiple height adjustments

anti-hopping clutch.

Accessibility of compression adjustment suboptimal

weak in the lower rev range

not for beginners