Suzuki Gsxs 950 vs Ktm 790 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsxs 950 vs Ktm 790 Duke. Suzuki Gsxs 950: 110 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ktm 790 Duke: 105 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 Gsxs 950
Ktm 790 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
110 hp @ 10,000 rpm
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
99 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not publish official figure)
220 km/h
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsxs 950
7.8/10
"A sensible, satisfying middleweight that rewards practical riders daily."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Strong electronics for price
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Stock seat hardens fast
−Mirrors vibrate annoyingly
−Styling divides opinion sharply
Ktm 790 Duke
8.5/10
"The sharpest used middleweight buy under five grand right now."
Pros
+Explosive, characterful parallel-twin
+Scalpel-sharp chassis feel
+Excellent used value now
Cons
−Early software bugs persist
−Stiff suspension stock
−Crash history common
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