Ktm Duke 790 vs Suzuki Gsx-s750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 790 vs Suzuki Gsx-s750. Ktm Duke 790: 95 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gsx-s750: 114 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 790
Suzuki Gsx-s750
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
114 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
81 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
213 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,000 rpm
114 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
81 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure)
~210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 790
8.5/10
"Buy one with full history and never look back."
Pros
+Engine character is extraordinary
+Cornering ABS works brilliantly
+Sharp precise chassis feedback
Cons
−Service history is non-negotiable
−Hard seat for long days
−Fuel range genuinely disappoints
Suzuki Gsx-s750
8.0/10
"An underrated gem delivering genuine performance at honest used prices."
Pros
+Screaming GSX-R derived engine
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Excellent used value proposition
Cons
−Suspension needs upgrading eventually
−Slightly cramped for tall riders
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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