KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Overview - KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	74.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	69 mm	Stroke	57.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	175 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	127 Nm	Torque	116.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,195 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

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	190 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	1,425 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	184 kg	Kerb Weight	203 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

The RC8 from KTM has matured into a good motorbike. Unfortunately, the maturing process has taken a little too long. The engine characteristics are good, the chassis as well and the bike is great to ride both on the country road and on the race track.

Well-tuned suspension elements

fairly agile

acceptable brakes

positive cornering.

Performance could be higher

primarily designed for country roads.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1190 RC8 R vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price KTM 1190 RC8 R

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Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Overview - KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1190 RC8 R vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price KTM 1190 RC8 R

Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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