KTM 1290 Super Duke The Beast (2014) vs Suzuki RG 500 Gamma (1985) vs Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Corsa (2004-05)
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| Make: | KTM | Suzuki | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | 1290 Super Duke The Beast | RG 500 Gamma | MGS-01 Corsa |
| Years: | 2014 | 1985 | 2004-05 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, square four cylinder, rotary valve with exhaust port valves | Air cooled, four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 1225 cc / 76.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 108 x 71 mm | 56 x 50.6 mm | 100 x 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.2:1 | 7.0:1 | 11.0;1 |
| Ignition: | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Suzuki PEI | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 131.4 kW / 180 hp @ 8870 rpm | 70 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm | 122 hp / 89.1 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 72 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m 53.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 83.2 lb-ft / 112.8 Nm @ 640 rpm | |
| Final Drive: | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″ | Chain, 2.500 (40/16) | Shaft |
| Frame: | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated | Steel, double cradle frame | Rectangular section single-beam |
| Front Suspension: | WP-USD Ø 48 mm | Air adjustable fork with 38mm tubes, adjustable spring preload and anti dive valuing. | 43mm Öhlins upside-down forks, adjustable compression |
| Rear Suspension: | WP-Monoshock | Shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload | aluminium-plate swinging fork with Öhlins shock absorber, fully adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 156 mm / 6.1 in | 126 mm / 4.9 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Brembo 320mm 4 piston calipers | 2 x 260 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Brembo 2 piston calipers | Single 210 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 | 110/90 V16 | 120/70 -17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 | 120/90 V17 | 180/55 -17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1482 mm / 58.3 in | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1428 mm / 56.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 835 mm / 32.9 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 189 kg / 416.7 lbs | 156 kg / 339.5 lbs | 192 kg / 423.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.75 gal Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON) | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |