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KTM RC 390 vs Suzuki GSX-8S

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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 RC 3902
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatSuzuki GSX-8S810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM RC 39044 PS
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Suzuki GSX-8S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank9.5 L14 L
On a full tank~266 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)202 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm810 mm
Ground clearance178 mm145 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,465 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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.

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Questions people ask

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

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

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

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy KTM RC 390 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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