Ktm Duke 390 vs Kawasaki Z400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 390
Kawasaki Z400
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
39 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
167 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
171 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
46 hp @ 9,000 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
167 km/h
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
171 kg (curb/wet weight)
167 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approx. 24–29 km/L, real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 390
7.8/10
"An electrifying buy if you choose the right year carefully."
Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Premium suspension and braking
+TFT dash still impresses
Cons
−Early models reliability concerns
−Heat soak in traffic
−Vibration above 7,000rpm
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