Ktm Duke 250 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 250 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Ktm Duke 250: 30 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 177 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Duke 250
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
177 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
177 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 250
7.5/10
"A rewarding urban weapon if the service history checks out."
Pros
+Sharp, flickable trellis chassis
+Strong resale value retention
+Punchy enough for commuting
Cons
−Parts and dealer costs high
−Subframe stress crack prone
−Chain wears fast if neglected
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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