Ktm Rc 8 vs Suzuki Gsx-r1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 8 vs Suzuki Gsx-r1000. Ktm Rc 8: 155 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8R variant) hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gsx-r1000: 202 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2017+ model; earlier generations ~185–192 hp) hp, 203 kg (curb/wet weight, 2017+ model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimted), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Rc 8
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
Horsepower (hp)
155 hp
202 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
203 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
155 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8R variant)
202 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2017+ model; earlier generations ~185–192 hp)
Torque
117 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
117 Nm @ 10,800 rpm (2017+ model)
Top Speed
270 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimted)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (curb/wet weight, 2017+ model)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.0–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; ~12–14 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Rc 8
7.8/10
"A raw, rewarding track tool that demands respect and maintenance money."
Pros
+Savage V-twin mid-range punch
+Exceptional chassis feedback and balance
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
Cons
−Expensive, frequent service intervals
−Patchy KTM dealer network
−Uncomfortable for daily commuting
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
8.5/10
"The benchmark litre bike — buy carefully and you won't regret it."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Explosive top-end power
+Abundant used parts availability
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Neglected valve clearances costly
−Uncomfortable for daily commuting
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