| General |
| Year | 2012 | 2026 |
| Make Model | KTM RC8R 1190 | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 805 mm - 825 mm / 31.69in - 32.48in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 110 mm / 4.3 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) | 186 | - |
| Dry Weight | 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 271.4 km/h | - |
| Max Power | 129 kW / 175 hp @ 10250 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 127 Nm / 93.6 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 10.8 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1195 cc / 73.0 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 | 105 x 69 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5 :1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin EFI throttle body 52 mm | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 40:76 | - |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | 17:37 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed claw shifted | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated Subframe Aluminium Handlebar Aluminium stump handlebar | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | WP shock, fully adjustable | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | - | 23.2° |
| Steering Head Angle | 66.7° | - |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3.82 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 125 mm / 4.9 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240mm disc | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |