KTM 890 Duke R (2021) vs Suzuki GSX-S 8 (2023)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | KTM | Suzuki |
Model: | 890 Duke R | GSX-S 8 |
Years: | 2021 | 2023 |
Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Capacity: | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in | 776 cc / 47.3 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 90.7 x 68.8 mm | 84 x 70 mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger | Liquid/oil cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 13.5:1 | 12.8:1 |
Exhaust: | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer | Stainless-steel 2-into-1 exhaust system |
Lubrication: | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps | Wet sump |
Induction: | DKK DellOrto fuel-Injection throttle body 46mm | EFI with two 42mm throttle bodies |
Emission: | EURO5 | Euro 5 |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 121 hp / 89 kW @ 9250 rpm | 83.1 hp / 61.9 kW @ 8500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 99 Nm / 73 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm | 78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm |
Clutch: | PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated | Wet multiplate with assist and slipper functions |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6-speed with quickshifter |
Final Drive: | Chain 520 X-Ring | D.I.D O-ring chain |
Frame: | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated | Steel |
Front Suspension: | 43mm WP APEX upside-down forks | 43mm KYB inverted fork, non-adjustable |
Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
Rear Suspension: | WP APEX Monoshock | Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable KYB shock |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | N/A |
Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc 4 piston, radially mounted caliper | 2 x 310mm floating discs with 4-piston Nissan calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc, Brembo 1 piston floating calliper | Single 240mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper |
ABS: | Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode) | Standard |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 x 17 |
Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55 x 17 |
Rake: | 24.3° | 25.0° |
Trail: | 99.7 mm / 3.9 in | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
Wheelbase: | 1481 mm / 58.3 in | 1460 mm / 57.5 in |
Seat Height: | 834 mm / 32.8 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
Ground Clearance: | 206 mm / 8.1 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |