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Suzuki GSX-8S vs KTM 390 Duke

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

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Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg

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

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
KTM 390 Duke44 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Top speed

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

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8SKTM 390 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13.4 L
On a full tank—~375 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc373 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h167 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm830 mm
Ground clearance145 mm151 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
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, Suzuki GSX-8S or KTM 390 Duke?

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

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

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

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

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