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Suzuki Hayabusa vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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

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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

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"

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

Suzuki Hayabusa190 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Suzuki Hayabusa150 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Top speed

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

Weight

Suzuki Hayabusa264 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Suzuki Hayabusa800 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki HayabusaKTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank20 L16 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1340 cc1301 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power190 PS @ 9,700 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque150 Nm @ 7,000 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight720 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight264 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height800 mm835 mm
Ground clearance125 mm—
Wheelbase1,480 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 260Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/50-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17

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.

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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.

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

Buy Suzuki Hayabusa if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if quickest (power to weight), lightest 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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