KTM 1390 Super Duke R vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
KTM 1390 Super Duke R vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
210 hp (157 kW)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
106 lb-ft (144 Nm)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~180 mph (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
~430 lbs (195 kg)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, 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 Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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