Ktm Duke 250 vs Kawasaki Z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 250 vs Kawasaki Z400. 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 Z400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 250
Kawasaki Z400
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
177 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
177 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L 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 Z400
8.0/10
"The sharpest small naked you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy parallel twin
+Excellent suspension for class
+Genuinely stylish naked design
Cons
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Tip-over damage common used
−Limited wind protection highway
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