Ktm 990 Duke vs Suzuki Gsr600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 990 Duke vs Suzuki Gsr600. Ktm 990 Duke: ~115 hp @ 9,000 rpm (990 Super Duke) hp, ~189 kg (wet/curb weight, 990 Super Duke) weight, top speed ~240 km/h (estimated for 990 Super Duke), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gsr600: 98 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 990 Duke
Suzuki Gsr600
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
63 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~115 hp @ 9,000 rpm (990 Super Duke)
98 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
~100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (990 Super Duke)
63 Nm @ 10,200 rpm
Top Speed
~240 km/h (estimated for 990 Super Duke)
210 km/h
Weight
~189 kg (wet/curb weight, 990 Super Duke)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 7.5–9.0 L/100km (real-world average, based on 990 Super Duke data)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm 990 Duke
7.8/10
"A raw, rewarding naked that demands an attentive owner and rewards skilled riders."
Pros
+LC8 engine sounds incredible
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Strong mid-range grunt
Cons
−Throttle bodies snatch when neglected
−WP suspension needs regular attention
−Attracts hard-riding previous owners
Suzuki Gsr600
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable naked let down only by neglectful previous owners."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy inline-four
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Cheap to buy used
Cons
−Neglected examples are common
−Fragile fairing mounting tabs
−Soft stock suspension
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