KTM 1290 Super Duke GT vs Suzuki Hayabusa: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT (2022-2023) and the Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 172.6 hp, Suzuki Hayabusa 188 hp.
- Torque: KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 141 Nm, Suzuki Hayabusa 150 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- KTM 1290 Super Duke GT (2022-2023)172.6
- Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025)188 (best)
Torque Nm
- KTM 1290 Super Duke GT (2022-2023)141
- Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025)150 (best)
Weight kg
- KTM 1290 Super Duke GT (2022-2023)208
- Suzuki Hayabusa (2021-2025)264
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2022-2023 Remove |  2021-2025 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2022-2023 | 2021-2025 |
| Engine | 1301.0 ccm (79.39 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, 75° V arrangement, Injection | 1340cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve, Euro5-compliant |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,301 cc | 1,340 cc |
| Power | 172.6 hp | 188 hp @ 9,700 rpmBest |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 150 Nm @ 7,000 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed, PASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operated, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed, slipper/assist clutch, standard bi-directional quickshifter (Suzuki Intelligent Ride System), chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 208 kg (dry) | 264 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 800 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 23 LBest | 20 L |
| Front suspension | WP Semi-active suspension USD Ø 48 mm | 43mm inverted KYB fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound damping), 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | WP Semi-active suspension monoshock | KYB link-type single shock, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound damping), 140mm travel |
| Brake system | ABS | Dual front/rear hydraulic disc brakes w/ cornering ABS |
| Front brake | Double disc. ABS. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers. Brembo., 320 mm | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston monobloc radial calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper. fixed brake disc. Brembo., 240 mm | Single 260mm disc (size from aftermarket parts listings, not an official spec sheet), Nissin single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | Not available | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tire | Not available | Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 190/50ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | GBP 16,499 (UK) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.