Suzuki GS 500E (1999-01) vs KTM 790 Duke (2023) vs Suzuki TL1000R (2002)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | KTM | Suzuki |
| Model: | GS 500E | 790 Duke | TL1000R |
| Years: | 1999-01 | 2023 | 2002 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 487 cc / 29.7 cu in | 799 cc / 48.7 cu-in | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 56.6 mm | 88 mm x 65.7 mm | 98 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 12.7:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors | DKK DellOrto fuel injection with 42mm throttle body | Mikuni Denso Fuel Injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 45.5 hp 33.2 kW @ 9200 rpm (at rear wheel: 30.7 kW / 41.2 hp @ 9300 rpm ) | 77 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm | 98.4 kW / 135 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 7600 rpm | 87 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 106 Nm / 10.8 kgf-m / 78.1 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6-speed (quickshifter optional) | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain 520 X-Ring | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment | 43mm Non-adjustable inverted WP APEX fork | Inverted telescopic fork, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment | Linkage-free, cantilevered spring-preload adjustable WP Apex shock | Rotary damping system, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70 H17 | 120/70 x 17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 H17 | 180/55 x 17 | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in | Length 2062 mm / 81.2 in Width 904 mm / 35.6 in Height 1059 mm / 41.7 in | Length 2100 mm / 82.6 in Width 740 mm / 29.1 in Height 1120 mm / 44.0 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 186 mm / 7.3 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 835.6 mm / 32.9 in (805 mm / 31.7 inches optional) | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |