Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2016
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore73.4 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke59 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power149 HPEngine power173 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpm
TorqueTorque106 NmTorque144 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.2 Compression Ratio13.2
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,460 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l

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 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is undoubtedly a beast in terms of its data - 173 hp, 144 Newton metres of torque, 189 kilos dry weight are values with which you can make an impression on the quarter mile. It's almost a miracle that the Austrian is so easy to handle and agile despite its 1301 cubic capacity. On the country road it is therefore enormous fun, but on the race track you have to have a very precise riding style in order not to have to work a lot on the Super Duke R - but admittedly a very nice form of work! In addition, the expensive Special Edition can fully score visually with its many power parts and the beautiful paintwork

Superb engine

agile handling

comfortable seating position

bombastic braking system

classy look

somewhat nervous handling on the racetrack

high price

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-S1000 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Price Suzuki GSX-S1000

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