KTM 390 DUKE vs 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 44 hp (KTM 390 DUKE) up to 64.2 hp (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (KTM 390 DUKE) up to 57.4 Nm (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
- Weight spans 149 kg (KTM 390 DUKE) to 198 kg (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KTM 390 DUKE) to 650 cc (2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS).
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| Specification | KTM 390 DUKE | SUZUKI SV650 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | SUZUKI |
| Model | KTM 390 DUKE | SUZUKI SV650 ABS |
| Engine size | 400cc | 650cc |
| Power | 44hp | 64.2hp |
| Torque | 37nm. | 57.4nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 149kg | 198kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | Tokico Dual, 4-piston calipers, twin disc, ABS-equipped |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | Single, 1-piston caliper, single disc, ABS equipped |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 17 | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km | 14.5 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5899 | $7949 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | -TFT Display, slipper clutch |
-Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV), Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM), Finite Element Method (FEM) -Idle Speed Control (TI-ISC), The Engine Control Module (ECM), Suzuki’s Easy Start System |
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2023 KTM 390 DUKE vs 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM 390 DUKE and 2024 SUZUKI SV650 ABS differ on the listed specifications: the 390 DUKE has a lower listed weight, and the SV650 ABS has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
SV650 ABS has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
SV650 ABS has a clear listed power advantage (64.2 hp vs 44 hp).
Torque
SV650 ABS has a clear listed torque advantage (57.4 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
SV650 ABS has a clear listed top-speed advantage (200 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
390 DUKE is notably lighter on the listed weight (149 kg vs 198 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 390 DUKE is listed higher (83 cm) than SV650 ABS (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 390 DUKE vs SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
SUZUKI SV650 ABS is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM 390 DUKE.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 390 DUKE or SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
SUZUKI SV650 ABS has 64 hp compared with 44 hp on the KTM 390 DUKE.
Which is lighter, KTM 390 DUKE or SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
KTM 390 DUKE is lighter at 149 kg vs 198 kg for SUZUKI SV650 ABS.
Which is better, KTM 390 DUKE or SUZUKI SV650 ABS?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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