Comparison of KTM 1190 RC8 Carbon and Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT 2017

Attribute	KTM 1190 RC8 Carbon ×	Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT 2017 ×
General
Production from (year)	2009	2017
Make	KTM	Suzuki
Model	KTM 1190 RC8 Carbon	Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT
Category	Sport	Super motard
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel system	Injection. Keihin EFI	Injection
Engine details	-	90-degree V-twin
Displacement (cm³)	1,148	1,037
Power (kw)	110.6	73
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	120	103
Bore (mm)	103	100
Stroke (mm)	69	66
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Driveline	-	RK525 SMOZ7, 112 links
Ignition	-	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically	Wet, multiplate
Lubrication system	Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps	Wet sump
Compression	12.5:1	11.3:1
Chassis
Front suspension	WP-USD	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension	WP-Monoshock	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc. Tokico 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Nissin, 2-piston
Diameter (mm)	220	260
Frame type	-	Aluminum frame,
Front tyre	120/70-ZR17	110/80-R19
Rear tyre	190/55-ZR17	150/70-R17
Wheels	-	Wire spoked
Trail (mm)	90	109
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	23.3	25.7
Other
Starter	-	Electric
Color options	-	black white yellow
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,430	1,535
Seat height (mm)	805	840
Alternate seat height	825	-
Ground clearance (mm)	110	-
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	16.5	20