Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009 vs. KTM RC 390 2019

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

KTM RC 390 2019

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009 compared to KTM RC 390 2019

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

KTM RC 390 2019

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

KTM RC 390 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	89 mm
Stroke	Stroke	42.5 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	92 HP	Engine power	44 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	68.6 Nm	Torque	35 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	599 ccm	Displacement	373.2 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 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	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,340 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	10 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

The new bike is definitely not just a model update, but a noticeably better overall concept, even for hobby riders, which is more enjoyable than any previous 600.

Relatively low overall weight

easy handling

good-sounding power unit

precise braking system

quiet, stable chassis.

Somewhat suboptimal in the high rev range

inappropriate design.

KTM RC 390 2019

If you can afford to pay around 8,500 euros (Germany) or just under 9,000 euros (Austria) for the RC390 R and then have around 11,000 flakes left over for the SSP 300 kit, you will get world championship-ready racing goods. "Ready to Race", the name says it all, really. In this case, "Ready to win the World Championship" would almost be more accurate, because the parts kit is actually so complete and complies with the FIM regulations. KTM is doing everything it can to accommodate all those who are considering a serious entry into the racing world, especially of course all the young hopefuls out there. KTM Customer Racing, I pull my helmet! Bravo!

Never before has it been easier to get hold of a World Championship-ready racing machine.

The realisation that I will probably not become a gifted ring rider.