| General |
| Year | 2020 | 2026 |
| Make Model | KTM 1290 Super Duke R | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 835 mm / 33 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1497 mm / 59 in ± 15 mm | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | - | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | - | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | - | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 203 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 189 | - |
| Dry Weight | 189 kg / 416.6 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 132 kW / 180 hp @ 9500 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm / 103.3 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 108 x 71 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | Euro | - |
| Engine Management | Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition | - |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer with two catalytic converters | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin EFI Throttle body 56 mm | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | - | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V 12Ah | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain, X-Ring 525 | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Primary Drive | 40:76 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | CrMo-steel trellis frame, powder coated, Subframe Cast aluminium / Composite | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | 48mm WP APEX, USD forks | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | WP APEX shock absorber | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Handlebar | Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm | - |
| Rake | - | 23.2° |
| Steering Angle | 64.8° | - |
| Trail | 108 mm / 4.3 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 125 mm / 4.9 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 140 mm / 5.5 in | - |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | MTC (lean-angle sensitive, 3-Mode, disengageable, Track mode optional) | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema four piston, radially mounted caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240mm disc Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| ABS | Bosch 9.1 MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS) | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 200/55 ZR 17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels | - |
| Wheels - Front | 3.50 x 17 | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 6.00 x 17 | - |