2024 KTM 250 Duke vs KAWASAKI Z400
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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.
- 2024 KTM 250 Duke 80 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z400 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 31.5 hp (2024 KTM 250 Duke) up to 45 hp (KAWASAKI Z400).
- Torque spans 25 Nm (2024 KTM 250 Duke) up to 37.2 Nm (KAWASAKI Z400).
- Weight spans 148 kg (2024 KTM 250 Duke) to 167 kg (KAWASAKI Z400).
- Displacement spans 250 cc (2024 KTM 250 Duke) to 400 cc (KAWASAKI Z400).
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| Specification | KTM 250 Duke | KAWASAKI Z400 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KAWASAKI |
| Model | KTM 250 Duke | KAWASAKI Z400 |
| Engine size | 250cc | 400cc |
| Power | 31.5hp | 45hp |
| Torque | 25nm. | 37.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 148kg | 167kg |
| Front brake | Front four-piston radial fixed BYBRE caliper, 320mm brake disc | 310 mm petal discs. Single balanced actuation, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 2-piston floating BYBRE caliper, 240mm disc | 220 mm single petal disc. Dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 MRF | 110/70R17 M/C 54H |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 MRF | 150/60R17 M/C 66H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 163km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 2.7 L/100km | 14 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5200 | $5399 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Ride by wire throttle, slipper clutch, digital instrument -Quick start, Cornering ABS, TYPE-C port |
-New Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2024 KTM 250 Duke vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z400: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM 250 Duke and 2023 KAWASAKI Z400 differ on the listed specifications: the 250 Duke has a lower listed weight, and the Z400 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Z400 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (400 cc vs 250 cc).
Peak power
Z400 has a clear listed power advantage (45 hp vs 31.5 hp).
Torque
Z400 has a clear listed torque advantage (37.2 Nm vs 25 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z400 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (185 km/h vs 163 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
250 Duke is notably lighter on the listed weight (148 kg vs 167 kg). Z400 has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 80 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 250 Duke vs KAWASAKI Z400?
KAWASAKI Z400 is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph) vs 163 km/h (101 mph) for KTM 250 Duke.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 250 Duke or KAWASAKI Z400?
KAWASAKI Z400 has 45 hp compared with 32 hp on the KTM 250 Duke.
Which is lighter, KTM 250 Duke or KAWASAKI Z400?
KTM 250 Duke is lighter at 148 kg vs 167 kg for KAWASAKI Z400.
Which is better, KTM 250 Duke or KAWASAKI Z400?
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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