Ktm Superduke 990 vs Suzuki Gsr750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Superduke 990 vs Suzuki Gsr750. Ktm Superduke 990: 115 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Suzuki Gsr750: 106 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Superduke 990
Suzuki Gsr750
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
213 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
115 hp @ 9,000 rpm
106 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 7,200 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Superduke 990
8.0/10
"Raw, rewarding, and ruthlessly unforgiving of neglected maintenance history."
Pros
+Brutally charismatic LC8 engine
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner nightmare
−Abysmal fuel consumption
−Vibration tires hands harshly
Suzuki Gsr750
8.2/10
"Arguably the best value used naked middleweight you can buy today."
Pros
+GSX-R750 engine heritage
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Exceptional value used market
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Zero rider aids standard
−Header corrosion common issue
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