2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs KTM 390 DUKE
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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 Kawasaki Z500 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM 390 DUKE 83 cm Tallest 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 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Torque spans 37 Nm (KTM 390 DUKE) up to 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Weight spans 149 kg (KTM 390 DUKE) to 181 kg (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KTM 390 DUKE) to 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
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| Specification | Kawasaki Z500 | KTM 390 DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | KTM |
| Model | Kawasaki Z500 | KTM 390 DUKE |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 52hp | 44hp |
| Torque | 42.6nm. | 37nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 181kg | 149kg |
| Front brake | Single semi-floating disc Ø310mm Balanced actuation double piston | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | Single disc Ø220mm Telescopic fork | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 M/K 54H | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 M/K 66H | 150/60 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork Ø41mm | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 13.4 L – 3.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5599 | $5899 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -TFT Display, slipper clutch |
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2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs 2023 KTM 390 DUKE: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Z500 and 2023 KTM 390 DUKE differ on the listed specifications: the Z500 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 390 DUKE has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Z500 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
Z500 has a clear listed power advantage (52 hp vs 44 hp).
Torque
Z500 has a clear listed torque advantage (42.6 Nm vs 37 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z500 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (190 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 181 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 390 DUKE is listed higher (83 cm) than Z500 (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 Kawasaki Z500 vs KTM 390 DUKE?
Kawasaki Z500 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for KTM 390 DUKE.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Z500 or KTM 390 DUKE?
Kawasaki Z500 has 52 hp compared with 44 hp on the KTM 390 DUKE.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z500 or KTM 390 DUKE?
KTM 390 DUKE is lighter at 149 kg vs 181 kg for Kawasaki Z500.
Which is better, Kawasaki Z500 or KTM 390 DUKE?
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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