Ktm 1290 Super Duke R vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000. Ktm 1290 Super Duke R: 180 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gsx-s1000: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
180 hp @ 9,500 rpm
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
255 km/h (estimated)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
8.5/10
"The ultimate naked bike — if your wallet and skill match its ambition."
Pros
+Savage LC8 V-twin performance
+World-class Brembo brakes
+Excellent semi-active suspension
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Electronics failures on early models
−Punishing without full history
Suzuki Gsx-s1000
8.5/10
"Arguably the best-value performance naked on the used market today."
Pros
+Legendary K5 engine heritage
+Explosive yet manageable power
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Basic suspension needs early upgrade
−Fragile lower fairing panels
−Pre-2022 lacks cornering ABS
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