Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt. Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt: 173 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt: 152 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 226 kg (curb weight with panniers) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
173 hp
152 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
226 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
173 hp @ 9,500 rpm
152 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
226 kg (curb weight with panniers)
Fuel
6.5–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt
8.5/10
"The sport-tourer for riders who find GS Adventures too sensible."
Pros
+Brutal V-twin performance
+Excellent semi-active suspension
+Surprisingly capable touring ability
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Wind protection merely adequate
−Thirsty under hard riding
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
8.0/10
"Underrated, honest sport-tourer that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Engine smooth and genuinely strong
+Comfortable ergonomics for touring
+Quickshifter works exceptionally well
Cons
−Screen adjustment overly complicated
−Infotainment feels behind rivals
−Suspension soft when loaded
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