2024 KTM 990 Duke vs KAWASAKI Z900
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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 990 Duke 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 123 hp (2024 KTM 990 Duke) up to 125 hp (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Torque spans 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 103 Nm (2024 KTM 990 Duke).
- Weight spans 198 kg (2024 KTM 990 Duke) to 212 kg (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900) to 1000 cc (2024 KTM 990 Duke).
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| Specification | KTM 990 Duke | KAWASAKI Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KAWASAKI |
| Model | KTM 990 Duke | KAWASAKI Z900 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 123hp | 125hp |
| Torque | 103nm. | 98.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 198kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper with 300 mm discs | 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 2 piston caliper, brake disc with 240mm disc | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.5cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone S22 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone S22 | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 250km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.7 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12500 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, traction control -Launch control, track mode. |
-Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2024 KTM 990 Duke vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM 990 Duke and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the 990 Duke has more displacement, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
990 Duke has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
990 Duke and Z900 have very similar peak power (123 hp vs 125 hp).
Torque
990 Duke and Z900 have very similar listed torque (103 Nm vs 98.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
990 Duke has a modest listed top-speed advantage (250 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
990 Duke has a modest listed weight advantage (198 kg vs 212 kg). 990 Duke and Z900 have very similar seat heights (82.5 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, listed top speed and weight, while peak power, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 990 Duke vs KAWASAKI Z900?
KTM 990 Duke is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 990 Duke or KAWASAKI Z900?
KAWASAKI Z900 has 125 hp compared with 123 hp on the KTM 990 Duke.
Which is lighter, KTM 990 Duke or KAWASAKI Z900?
KTM 990 Duke is lighter at 198 kg vs 212 kg for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is better, KTM 990 Duke or KAWASAKI Z900?
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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