KTM 1390 Super Duke R vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
KTM 1390 Super Duke R vs Kawasaki Z1000. KTM 1390 Super Duke R: 210 hp (157 kW) hp, ~430 lbs (195 kg) weight, top speed ~180 mph (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
210 hp (157 kW)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
106 lb-ft (144 Nm)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~180 mph (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
~430 lbs (195 kg)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
KTM 1390 Super Duke R
8.5/10
"The maddest supernaked money can buy, used or otherwise."
Pros
+Brutal, addictive power delivery
+Excellent semi-active suspension
+Sharp, telepathic chassis feel
Cons
−Appalling long-distance comfort
−Thirsty under hard use
−Early IMU software gremlins
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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