Ktm Duke 790 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 790 vs Kawasaki Z900. Ktm Duke 790: 95 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 790
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 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 790
8.5/10
"Buy one with full history and never look back."
Pros
+Engine character is extraordinary
+Cornering ABS works brilliantly
+Sharp precise chassis feedback
Cons
−Service history is non-negotiable
−Hard seat for long days
−Fuel range genuinely disappoints
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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