2023 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 2023 Suzuki GSX-S 1000

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
471.8 pounds
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. Ride modes.-
Year-2026
ColoursMetallic Triton Blue, Glass Sparkle Black-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Warranty12-month unlimited mileage limited warranty-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)5.5 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)140 mm-
Height (in.)42.5 inches-
Height (mm)1080 mm-
Length (in.)83.3 inches-
Seat Height (in.)31.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)810 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)57.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1460 mm-
Width (in.)31.9 inches-
Width (mm)810 mm-
Length (mm)2115 mm-
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1460 mm / 57.5 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1080 mm / 42.5 in.-
Length2115 mm / 83.3 in.-
Width810 mm / 31.9 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)214-
Dry Weight (lbs.)471.8 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.02 US gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Fuel Capacity (l)19.00 litres-
Dry Weight214 kg / 471.8 lbs-
Fuel Capacity19.00 litres / 5.02 US gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque-103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)73.4 x 59.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.3 inches-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement (cc)999.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle bodies-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.2:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless steel, 4-2-1 exhaust system-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionElectronic ignition (Transistorized)-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate SCAS typePASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveChain, RK525GSH, 525 x 116 links42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Frame TypeTwin-spar aluminumChromium-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, single shock, 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 in.147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationLCD display-
Lighting systemStacked LED headlight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Brembo 4-piston, ABS2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABSSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
RimsCast aluminum. Dunlop’s Roadsport 2 radial tires.-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear-180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17