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KTM 390 Duke vs Suzuki GSX-8S

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

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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S5
  2. KTM 390 Duke2
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX-8S810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Duke151 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeSuzuki GSX-8S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank13.4 L14 L
On a full tank~375 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm810 mm
Ground clearance151 mm145 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,465 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Suzuki GSX-8S?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about lightest, most ground clearance. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S 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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