| Engine | KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Suzuki Hayabusa |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | LC8 | |
| Displacement | 1301 cc | 1299 cc |
| Max power | 175 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 178 hp (@9 800 RPM) |
| Max torque | 144 Nm (@6 750 RPM) | 138 Nm (@10 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 400 RPM | 1 150 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V-twin | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.60:1 | 11.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.20 litre | 3.30 litre |
| Oil type | 10W50 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LKAR9BI-10, NGK LMAR7DI-10 | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 71.0 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 108.0 mm | 63.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 44.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 1.29 kg/hp | |
| Power to weight | 774 hp/Ton | |
| Battery type | 12V 11.2Ah, YTZ14S | YT12A-BS, 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Suzuki Hayabusa |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | RK GB50GSV Z3 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.9 | 1.596 |
| Final drive | 2.235 | 2.352 |
| 1. gear | 2.916 (107 km/h) | 2.615 (131 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.133 (147 km/h) | 1.937 (177 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (188 km/h) | 1.526 (225 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.35 (232 km/h) | 1.285 (267 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.125 (278 km/h) | 1.136 (302 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 0.962 (325 km/h) | 1.043 (329 km/h) |
| Chasis | KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Suzuki Hayabusa |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | CRMO steel lattice frame | |
| Front susp. | WP USD, 125.00 mm travel | USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | WP monoshock, 156.00 mm travel | Monoshock, 140.00 mm travel |