KTM 790 Duke vs Suzuki GSX-8S Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Aggressive design Crisp performance Superb handling Read More	Refined and powerful engine Agile handling Read More
Things we don't like	Pillion comfort Stiff ride quality Read More	Polarized styling not to everyone’s taste Wind protection at higher speeds Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	799 cc	776 cc
Maximum Power	105 hp	83 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.0 L	14 L
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled,DOHC Engine
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Lubrication System	Forced Oil	Froced Feed Circulation
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	88 mm x 65.7 mm	84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Maximum Torque	87 Nm	78 Nm
Compression Ratio	--	12.8:1
RPM at Maximum Power	--	8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	6800 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Ground Clearance	186 mm	145 mm
Dry Weight	169 kg	--
Seat Height	825 mm	810 mm
Wheel Base	1475 mm	1465 mm
Kerb Weight	189 kg	202 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	--	775 mm
Height	--	1105 mm
Length	--	2115 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	WP MoNoshock	Link Type
Front Suspension	WP USD	Inverted Telescopic

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat, Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	--	ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	--	ZR17
Front Tyre	--	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	--	180/55 ZR17

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

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Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Stability Control	No	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	No	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Street, Road, Supermoto Sport, Street, Road, Supermoto	--
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Navigator	No	--
Tachometer	Yes	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Chromium Molybdenum Chromium Molybdenum	--
Body Frame Type	Steel Steel	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	No
Side Wings	Yes	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Split Seat Split Seat

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Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	--
Accessory Outlet	No	--
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	Yes	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	--

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc