Ktm Duke 450 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 450 vs Kawasaki Z900. Ktm Duke 450: N/A hp, N/A weight, top speed N/A, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 450
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
N/A
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
N/A
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
N/A
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A — model does not exist (NOTE: Best estimate unavailable as no such production model exists)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 450
7.8/10
"Brilliant when maintained properly, a nightmare when it hasn't been."
Pros
+Explosive single-cylinder performance
+World-class WP suspension
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Maintenance costs bite hard
−Vibration on long rides
−Hard to find clean examples
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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