Kawasaki Z E-1 vs Ktm Duke 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z E-1 vs Ktm Duke 125. Kawasaki Z E-1: 9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output) hp, 140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack) weight, top speed 100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Ktm Duke 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z E-1
Ktm Duke 125
Horsepower (hp)
9 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
140 kg
149 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output)
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
40 Nm (peak, from 0 rpm)
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category)
~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance)
Weight
140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric (estimated ~40–50 Wh/km real-world consumption)
2.5–3.2 L/100km (approx. 31–40 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z E-1
6.5/10
"A smart urban commuter buy if range anxiety won't break you."
Pros
+Removable battery is practical
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Sharp Z-series styling
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Slow charging times frustrating
−Battery health unknown used
Ktm Duke 125
8.0/10
"The best A1-licence motorcycle you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Proper full-size chassis
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Reliable fuel injection
Cons
−Desperately limited highway performance
−Attracts hard-riding owners
−Suspension wears quickly
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