Ktm 390 Duke vs Kawasaki Z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 390 Duke vs Kawasaki Z400. 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. Kawasaki Z400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 390 Duke
Kawasaki Z400
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
167 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
171 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp)
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg)
167 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–28 km/L, real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Kawasaki Z400
8.0/10
"The sharpest small naked you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy parallel twin
+Excellent suspension for class
+Genuinely stylish naked design
Cons
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Tip-over damage common used
−Limited wind protection highway
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