Ktm Duke 60 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 60 vs Kawasaki Z900. Ktm Duke 60: N/A — model not found hp, N/A — model not found weight, top speed N/A — model not found, 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 60
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 — model not found
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
N/A — model not found
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
N/A — model not found
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
N/A — model not found
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A — model not found
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 60
7.5/10
"Rewarding but demanding — buy one healthy or not at all."
Pros
+Addictive single-cylinder character
+Razor-sharp chassis handling
+Punchy real-world performance
Cons
−Electrical issues plague early models
−Runs uncomfortably hot
−Expensive routine maintenance costs
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
Top 10 Accessories
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