Kawasaki Z300 vs Ktm 390 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z300 vs Ktm 390 Duke. Kawasaki Z300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Ktm 390 Duke: 44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp) hp, 171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg) weight, top speed 167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z300
Ktm 390 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
44 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
171 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp)
Torque
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market)
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km or approx. 26 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–28 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z300
7.0/10
"A smart, cheap urban tool that experienced riders will quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Runs out of breath fast
−Budget suspension limits confidence
−Learner abuse history likely
Ktm 390 Duke
8.0/10
"Brilliant urban weapon when bought carefully from a responsible previous owner."
Pros
+Savage power-to-weight ratio
+Excellent Bosch cornering ABS
+Sharp, adjustable WP suspension
Cons
−Fragile subframe cracks easily
−Vibration gets tiring long-distance
−Hard seat punishes after 45min
Top 10 Accessories
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