KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2025 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2025

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Overview - KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2025 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2025

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

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Technical Specifications KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2025 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2025

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2025

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	110 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	190 HP	Engine power	152 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	145 Nm	Torque	106 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	12.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	60 mm	Throttle Bore	44 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,350 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	65.3 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	101 mm	Trail	100 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Anti-rollover control, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

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	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,491 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	834 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	214 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	296 km	Range	311 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	139 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	122 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	6.1 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2025

The Hammer engine is certainly one of the most fundamental elements of the new 1390 Super Duke R. There is no other manufacturer that can achieve this level of performance with a V2 engine while at the same time running smoothly and complying with all emissions standards. The engine alone guarantees pure riding pleasure and enables power wheelies up to third gear with good modulation. This means that the Beast has actually been sharpened up again and offers enormous fun on the race track as well as on the road, even if you have to be extremely restrained there to avoid having to give up your licence forever.

Powerful V2 with unrivalled smoothness and responsiveness

Wide range of applications from country roads to race tracks

Good ergonomics

Outstanding stability in fast corners and under braking

Precise handling on the race track

Excellent Assistance Systems and Quickshifter

Impressive engine performance that is also suitable for everyday use

Automatic gearshift somewhat rough under partial load TC control too much even at the lowest level

Suspension of the "R" has weaknesses for racetrack use - front dips a little too much

The housings of the switch units on the handlebars give way slightly and move

Many accessories at extra cost, e.g. automatic gearshift

Wide tank restricts active riding positions somewhat

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

The new GSX-S1000 is an old acquaintance in terms of basic design - the engine and chassis are still from the predecessor. However, the machine has been modernised in many areas and presents itself at an extremely high level, especially visually. Although the engine cannot compete in the league of the super-potent Hyper Nakeds, it functions very harmoniously and powerfully enough. The conventional chassis also strikes a successful compromise between sportiness and comfort. The hammer arguments are definitely the successful design, the standard quickshifter with blipper and, last but not least, the comparatively low price.

superior engine

excellent shift assistant including blipper

balanced handling

bold design

driving-friendly seating position

good price

Electronics package not very comprehensive

no 6-axis IMU, no cornering ABS

instruments on the handlebars somewhat antiquated

display not particularly easy to read