2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
150 hp / 111.8 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
207 kg / 456.4 lbs - ABS 209 kg / 460.8 lbs
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
CommentsTraction Control System.-
Year2017 - 182026
ColoursGlass Sparkle Black/Candy Daring Red-
Make ModelSuzuki GSX-S 1000KTM 990 RC-R
Warranty12 month unlimited mileage limited warranty.-
Dimensions
Width (mm)795 mm-
Width (in.)31.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,460 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)57.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)810 mm-
Length (mm)2,115 mm-
Length (in.)83.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)140 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.5 inches-
Seat Height (in.)31.9 inches-
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1460 mm / 57.5 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance140 mm / 5.5 in.163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1180 mm / 46.5 in-
Length2115 mm / 83. 2 in-
Width795 mm / 31.2 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)207 kg195
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)456.4 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)207-
Dry Weight207 kg / 456.4 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight207 kg / 456.4 lbs - ABS 209 kg / 460.8 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power150 hp / 111.8 kW @ 10000 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque108 Nm / 79.6 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.3 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)74.5 x 57.3 mm-
Displacement998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCCFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke73.4 x 59.0 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.2:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust4-2-1 exhaust system-
Fuel InductionFuel Injection46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionElectronic ignition (transistorised)-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate type , Rack and pinion clutchPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain, DID50VAZ, 114 linksChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Final Drive Ratio2.588 ( 44/17)-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-42:76
Primary Drive Ratios1.553 (73/47)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, constant mesh 6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil dampedWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearLink type, coil spring, oil dampedWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake25.0°-
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm Brembo discs, 4 piston Brembo calipers / ABS2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm disc / ABSSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
RimsBlack 6-spoke lightweight cast aluminum-
Tyres - Front120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/50ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17