KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

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Overview - KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power165 HPEngine power178 HP
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,195 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,425 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.5 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

Not only in the rain do you enjoy the virtues; the great seating position and the high riding comfort - apart from the vibrations. But here the new R became a little quieter, the engineers worked meticulously on the crankshaft and the RC8 R now tingles much less in the hands.

Optimal chassis

great braking

improved shiftability

positive ergonomics

powerful engine

direct and agile.

Brake dosing

poor splash protection on rear wheel

poor stability during setup.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2005

To sum up: "An absolutely awesome box that could actually be worth Euro 15,599!" The workmanship is good, the performance is high and the driving experience is very good.

Slim appearance

increased cam liftM improved performance

anti-hopping clutch

brake

super handling.

Not an oversized motorbike

seat height set a little too low.

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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