Ktm Duke 250 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 250 vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 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 250
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
177 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
177 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L 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 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 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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