2024 KTM DUKE 790 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 DUKE 790 80 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900 82 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 105 hp (2024 KTM DUKE 790) up to 125 hp (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Torque spans 87 Nm (2024 KTM DUKE 790) up to 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Weight spans 174 kg (2024 KTM DUKE 790) to 212 kg (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (2024 KTM DUKE 790) to 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900).
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| Specification | KTM DUKE 790 | KAWASAKI Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KAWASAKI |
| Model | KTM DUKE 790 | KAWASAKI Z900 |
| Engine size | 800cc | 900cc |
| Power | 105hp | 125hp |
| Torque | 87nm. | 98.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 174kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston, 2 x radially mounted calipers | 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Two-piston caliper brake disc | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | Massis Supermaxx ST | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | Massis Supermaxx ST | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 140 mm | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock 150 mm | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4.6 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9499 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | ABS System Driving Modes TFT Display |
-Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2024 KTM DUKE 790 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM DUKE 790 and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 differ on the listed specifications: the DUKE 790 has a lower listed weight, and the Z900 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Z900 has a larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
Z900 has a clear listed power advantage (125 hp vs 105 hp).
Torque
Z900 has a modest listed torque advantage (98.6 Nm vs 87 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z900 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
DUKE 790 is notably lighter on the listed weight (174 kg vs 212 kg). DUKE 790 has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 82 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 DUKE 790 vs KAWASAKI Z900?
KAWASAKI Z900 is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for KTM DUKE 790.
Which has more horsepower, KTM DUKE 790 or KAWASAKI Z900?
KAWASAKI Z900 has 125 hp compared with 105 hp on the KTM DUKE 790.
Which is lighter, KTM DUKE 790 or KAWASAKI Z900?
KTM DUKE 790 is lighter at 174 kg vs 212 kg for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is better, KTM DUKE 790 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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