Yamaha XSR 900 GP (2026) vs KTM 690 SMC R (2026) vs BMW R 1300RS (2025) vs Suzuki GSX-8TT (2026)
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| Make: | Yamaha | KTM | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model: | XSR 900 GP | 690 SMC R | R 1300RS | GSX-8TT |
| Years: | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in | 692.7 cc / 42.2 cu in | 1300 cc / 79 cu-in | 776 cc / 47.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 62.1 mm | 106.5 x 73 mm | 84 x 70 mm | |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 13.3:1 | 12.8:1 | |
| Induction: | Fuel injection with YCC-T | Keihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm) | Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm ? throttle valve | EFI with two 42mm throttle bodies |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 117.4 hp / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm | 79 hp / 58.1 kW | 107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm | 61 kW / 82.99 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 93 Nm / 68.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 73 Nm / 54 lb-ft | 149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch | APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated | Wet multiplate with assist and slipper functions |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6-Speed | Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox | 6-speed with quickshifter |
| Final Drive: | O-ring chain | Chain, 520 X-Ring | Shaft | D.I.D O-ring chain |
| Frame: | Diamond | Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated | Steel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine | Steel |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable rebound and spring preload | 48 mm WP APEX-USD, compression and rebound adjustable | 47 mm Upside down fork | 41mm Showa inverted fork, fully adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 224 mm / 8.8 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock absorber, link type suspension, swingarm | WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring | Showa shock, Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 137 mm / 5.3 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 298mm Hydraulic discs 4 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc, Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper | 2 x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers | 2 x 310mm floating discs with 4-piston Nissan calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245mm Hydraulic disc 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper | Single 285mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper | Single 240mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 x ZR17M/C 58W |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless | 160/60 ZR 17 | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55 x ZR17 M/C 73 W |
| Wheelbase: | 1495 mm / 58.8 in | 1476 mm / 58.1 in | 1523 mm / 60 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 899 mm / 35.4 in | 790/815 mm / 31.1/32.1 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wet Weight: | 193 kg / 425.4 lbs | 162 kg / 357 lbs | 245 kg / 540 lbs | 203 kg / 445 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 13.3 Litres / 3.5 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.47 US gal |