KTM 890 Duke R vs Suzuki GSX-8S Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Refined and powerful engine Good ride quality for a sports bike Read More
Things we don't like	--	Aggressive styling is not to everyone’s taste Pillion seat lacks comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	889 cc	776 cc
Maximum Power	119 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	14 L
Engine Type	Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, DOHC Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Clutch Type	PASC Slipper Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	90.7 mm x 68.8 mm	84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
Maximum Torque	99 Nm	--
Lubrication System	Forced Oil	Wet Sump
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Power	9000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	8000 rpm	--
Compression Ratio	--	12.8:1
Fuel Consumption	--	23.8 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Ground Clearance	206 mm	145 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Seat Height	834 mm	810 mm
Dry Weight	166 kg	--
Length	--	2115 mm
Kerb Weight	--	202 kg
Wheel Base	--	1465 mm
Width	--	775 mm
Height	--	1105 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Runf
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	140 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Link Type
Front Suspension	WP APEX 43	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	150 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sports, Road Sports, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Leg Guards	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	MTC MTC	--
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Yes	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	No	No