KTM 990 Duke 2024
The new KTM 990 Duke offers terrific power, both in relaxed everyday riding and on winding country roads.
Sachs with the disappointing braking performance is therefore particularly painful here. In my opinion, the KTM remains virtually unrivalled in the upper mid-range when it comes to road fun. Even the excessively high price, when compared with the competition, is not an exclusion criterion for me. According to me, there is no other bike in this segment that is so lively, that combines stability and nimble handling so superbly and also offers such a height of everyday usability. A modern KTM Duke with two cylinders is quite simply a unique bike.
Lively and powerful engine with manners
Comfortable riding position
Excellent chassis with lots of feedback and stability
Modern electronics with lean angle-dependent traction control and cornering ABS
Smooth 2-cylinder in the lower rev range without jerking
Strong acceleration in the lower rev range
Versatility for both everyday riding and sporty riding
Confident riding performance even in wet conditions
High-quality display and pleasant operation of the switches
Price/performance ratio below average compared to competitors
gearstick on the test bike too bony and harsh this time
blipper function could give more intermediate throttle
feedback from suspension not perfect
engine slightly raw at low revs compared to three- or four-cylinder bikes
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX 2024
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX does a damn good job as a crossover bike. The range of possible uses is huge. You feel equally comfortable in the saddle when riding in a sporty style and when travelling comfortably. A very practical bike with which you can have a lot of fun and enjoy touring long distances.
great reponsiveness, great torque curve
Very good integration of the quickshifter including perfect shifting
Very high-quality overall impression - the bike is very reliable
Very stable riding performance in all situations
Good electronic suspension enables a very wide range of use
The bike looks authentic both as a comfortable touring machine and as an aggressive sports bike
Accessible and logical operation of the electronics
Very harmonious riding performance
Hardly any vibrations and no disturbing noises - the bike presents itself very confidently
automatic mode of the suspension adapts optimally to different road conditions
The maximum payload is 198kg. For a touring motorbike, this is a little too tight
The extensive standard equipment in this price range lacks a centre stand and heated grips
Integration of sat nav is cumbersome - no suitable mounting point available, standard software not a fully-fledged solution
Standard tyres seem unwieldy and spoil the great impression
Windscreen can only be adjusted with tools
