Ktm Duke 690 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 690 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Ktm Duke 690: 73 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 690
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 690
7.8/10
"Raw, rewarding, and punishing if you buy blind."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis dynamics
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Genuinely fun urban weapon
Cons
−Expensive, often-skipped servicing
−Vibration tires you out
−Seat comfort is criminal
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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