Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Ktm 890 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-8s vs Ktm 890 Duke. Suzuki Gsx-8s: 82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 190 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ktm 890 Duke: 121 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsx-8s
Ktm 890 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
82.9 hp
121 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
99 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
82.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 190 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 5.2 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-8s
7.8/10
"Honest, capable middleweight that rewards smart used buyers considerably."
Pros
+Smooth, torquey parallel-twin
+Sensible electronics package
+Low used pricing now
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Soft stock suspension
−Bland styling divides opinion
Ktm 890 Duke
8.5/10
"A thrilling naked that rewards careful buyers and punishes lazy ones."
Pros
+Savage mid-range torque delivery
+Razor-sharp chassis and steering
+Premium WP suspension standard
Cons
−Throttle body carbon issues
−Unforgiving on neglected maintenance
−Hard seat long distance
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
