Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016 vs KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016
KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore73.4 mmBore103 mm
Engine powerEngine power149 HPEngine power155 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.2 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,148 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,460 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height805 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity16.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

Some might be surprised that after waiting so long, Suzuki did not launch the ultimate, uncompromising power naked bike. Instead, the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 with its 149 hp seems almost too well-behaved. But once you ride it on the race track, you quickly realise that the engine is far more powerful in real life and that the rest of the performance of the chassis and braking system is also impressive. In return, it also offers a large portion of everyday and practical suitability - not bad ingredients when you have to cover everything from everyday to race track with a single bike.

Powerful engine

good braking control

stable and sensitive chassis

comfortable seating position

relatively low price.

Front end looks too good

toxic throttle response in the lower rev range

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-S1000 vs KTM 1190 RC8

Price Suzuki GSX-S1000

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Price KTM 1190 RC8

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