Ktm 890 Duke R vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 890 Duke R vs Kawasaki Z900. Ktm 890 Duke R: 121 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, 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 890 Duke R
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
121 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm 890 Duke R
8.5/10
"The sharpest naked middleweight money can buy used."
Pros
+LC8c engine is electrifying
+WP Apex suspension fully adjustable
+Sharp, precise handling
Cons
−Throttle bodies need regular syncing
−Firm ride on rough roads
−Hungry on premium fuel
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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