Ktm 990 Duke vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 990 Duke vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 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 990 Duke
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~115 hp @ 9,000 rpm (990 Super Duke)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
~100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (990 Super Duke)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~240 km/h (estimated for 990 Super Duke)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
~189 kg (wet/curb weight, 990 Super Duke)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 7.5–9.0 L/100km (real-world average, based on 990 Super Duke data)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, 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 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
Top 10 Accessories
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