Suzuki GSX-S 1000 vs KTM 990 Super Duke (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GSX-S 1000stacks up against the KTM 990 Super Duke. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GSX-S 1000KTM 990 Super Duke
Model year20262011
Price$11,989
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower118 hp
Torque100 Nm
Weight214 kg186 kg
Seat height810 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity19.0 L4.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® Roadsport 2 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W / Dunlop® Roadsport 2 190/50 ZR17 M/C 73W120/70-17 / 180/55-ZR17

Suzuki GSX-S 1000 vs KTM 990 Super Duke — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 and the KTM 990 Super Duke usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 brings its published horsepower in a 214 kg package, while the KTM 990 Super Duke counters with 118 hp at 186 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: