KAWASAKI Z900 vs 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R
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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.
- KAWASAKI Z900 82 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 125 hp (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 190 hp (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
- Torque spans 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 145 Nm (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
- Weight spans 211 kg (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R) to 212 kg (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900) to 1100 cc (2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Z900 | KTM 1390 Super Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | KTM |
| Model | KAWASAKI Z900 | KTM 1390 Super Duke R |
| Engine size | 900cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 125hp | 190hp |
| Torque | 98.6nm. | 145nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 212kg | 211kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper | Brembo Stylema 4-piston Monobloc caliper, 320 mm twin floating discs, equipped with Bosch ABS |
| Rear brake | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | 2-piston Brembo caliper, 240 mm disc, equipped with Bosch ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70-17 Michelin Power GP |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17 | 200/55-17 Michelin Power GP |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable | 48 mm WP Apex SAT inverted fork, electronically adjustable; 4.9 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability | WP Apex SAT shock absorber, electronically adjustable; 5.5 inches of travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 240km/h | 285km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 6 L/100km | 17.5 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9899 | $21499 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
-Telemetry screen, 5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, -USB-C Connection |
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2023 KAWASAKI Z900 vs 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 and 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R are closely matched in weight, while the 1390 Super Duke R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
1390 Super Duke R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
1390 Super Duke R has a clear listed power advantage (190 hp vs 125 hp).
Torque
1390 Super Duke R has a clear listed torque advantage (145 Nm vs 98.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
1390 Super Duke R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (285 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z900 and 1390 Super Duke R have very similar listed weights (212 kg vs 211 kg). Z900 and 1390 Super Duke R have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Z900 vs KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
KTM 1390 Super Duke R is listed at 285 km/h (177 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z900 or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
KTM 1390 Super Duke R has 190 hp compared with 125 hp on the KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z900 or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
KTM 1390 Super Duke R is lighter at 211 kg vs 212 kg for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Z900 or KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
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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