KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2020

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2020

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020
Suzuki GSX-S1000 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore108 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke59 mm
Engine powerEngine power180 HPEngine power149 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque140 NmTorque106 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque9,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio12.2
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
TravelTravel140 mmTravel130 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Cornering ABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

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 width200 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,497 mmWheelbase1,460 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020

KTM has done everything right with the new Superduke 1290 R. The sportier seating position that results from the new frame is perfect for the fast attack, the engine has lost none of its power despite Euro 5, but has also become more refined in conjunction with the more sensitive electronics.

New frame, new seating position

Reverse linkage on shock absorber

Better automatic gearshift

Powerful engine despite Euro 5

Sensitive electronics

Easily scratched plastic between seat and tank

brake squeaks at walking speed

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2020

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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Price Suzuki GSX-S1000

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