KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

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Overview - KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2009
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore74.5 mm
StrokeStroke69 mmStroke57.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power165 HPEngine power185 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpm
TorqueTorque123 NmTorque116.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio12.8
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,195 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

BrandBrandWPBrandShowa

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandShowa

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin-Spar

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,425 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight182 kgKerb Weight203 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.5 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 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 2014

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2014

Many victorious years in international motorbike racing have made the GSX-R1000 superbike a legend - and a somewhat grey model. Real innovations or even revolutions are a long time ago, and the last updates were limited to visual upgrades, such as the MotoGP Replica paint scheme. It may look fresh and snappy, but in the segment of racers that have now advanced to technologically advanced and correspondingly expensive hyper-sports bikes, the GSX-R now looks like a slightly greying prototype. It still rides well, fast and harmoniously, you can just tell it's mature - and that's meant in a positive way. Nevertheless, we are already waiting for the next generation.

Sophisticated technology

wealth of experience from years of successful racing

wide range of accessories

greyed model

electronics no longer up to date

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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