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Ktm Rc 8
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
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