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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Suzuki Hayabusa

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Suzuki HayabusaEarlier version in photo

Suzuki Hayabusa2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1340 cc
  • 190 PS
  • 264 kg

Electronically limited to 299 km/h

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki Hayabusa4
  2. KTM 1290 Super Duke R2
  • Most powerSuzuki Hayabusa190 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki Hayabusa150 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki Hayabusa299 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki Hayabusa800 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
Suzuki Hayabusa190 PS

Torque

KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
Suzuki Hayabusa150 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
Suzuki Hayabusa720 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc
Suzuki Hayabusa1,340 cc

Top speed

KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
Suzuki Hayabusa299 km/h

Weight

KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
Suzuki Hayabusa264 kg

Seat height

KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm
Suzuki Hayabusa800 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 1290 Super Duke RSuzuki Hayabusa
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank16 L20 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1301 cc1340 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power180 PS @ 9,500 rpm190 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight952 PS / tonne720 PS / tonne
Top speed290 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight189 kg (dry)264 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm800 mm
Ground clearance—125 mm
Wheelbase1,497 mm1,480 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/55-17120/70-17 / 190/50-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Suzuki Hayabusa?

Suzuki Hayabusa makes 190 PS @ 9,700 rpm; KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Suzuki Hayabusa?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R weighs about 189 kg and Suzuki Hayabusa about 264 kg, so KTM 1290 Super Duke R is easier to push and park.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Suzuki Hayabusa: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if you care most about quickest (power to weight), lightest. Buy Suzuki Hayabusa if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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