Ktm 390 Duke vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 390 Duke vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 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 390 Duke
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
44 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
167 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
171 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–28 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical 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 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
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