Ktm Duke 125 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 125 vs Kawasaki Z900. Ktm Duke 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance), 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 Duke 125
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~100–102 km/h (electronically limited for A1 licence compliance)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5–3.2 L/100km (approx. 31–40 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 Duke 125
8.0/10
"The best A1-licence motorcycle you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Proper full-size chassis
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Reliable fuel injection
Cons
−Desperately limited highway performance
−Attracts hard-riding owners
−Suspension wears quickly
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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