Ktm 990 Duke vs Kawasaki Z800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 990 Duke vs Kawasaki Z800. 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 Z800: 113 hp @ 10,200 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 990 Duke
Kawasaki Z800
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
231 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~115 hp @ 9,000 rpm (990 Super Duke)
113 hp @ 10,200 rpm
Torque
~100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (990 Super Duke)
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~240 km/h (estimated for 990 Super Duke)
225 km/h
Weight
~189 kg (wet/curb weight, 990 Super Duke)
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 7.5–9.0 L/100km (real-world average, based on 990 Super Duke data)
6.0–7.5 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 Z800
8.0/10
"A brilliantly balanced naked that rewards experienced riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Addictive inline-four character
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Vibes above 9k rpm
−Fuel economy underwhelming
−No traction control fitted
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