Ktm 990 Duke vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 990 Duke vs Kawasaki Z1000. Ktm 990 Duke: ~115 hp @ 9,000 rpm (990 Super Duke) hp, ~189 kg (wet/curb weight, 990 Super Duke) weight, top speed ~240 km/h (estimated for 990 Super Duke), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 990 Duke
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~115 hp @ 9,000 rpm (990 Super Duke)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (990 Super Duke)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~240 km/h (estimated for 990 Super Duke)
225 km/h
Weight
~189 kg (wet/curb weight, 990 Super Duke)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 7.5–9.0 L/100km (real-world average, based on 990 Super Duke data)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm 990 Duke
7.8/10
"A raw, rewarding naked that demands an attentive owner and rewards skilled riders."
Pros
+LC8 engine sounds incredible
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Strong mid-range grunt
Cons
−Throttle bodies snatch when neglected
−WP suspension needs regular attention
−Attracts hard-riding previous owners
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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