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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm E-duke vs Kawasaki Z E-1

Ktm E-duke vs Kawasaki Z E-1

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm E-duke vs Kawasaki Z E-1. Ktm E-duke: ~30–40 hp (estimated, official figures not publicly confirmed) hp, ~140–160 kg (estimated curb weight, battery pack included) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated, prototype data limited), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z E-1: 9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output) hp, 140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack) weight, top speed 100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Ktm E-duke Kawasaki Z E-1
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
9 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
40 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
140 kg
140 kg
Type
Electric
Naked
Horsepower
~30–40 hp (estimated, official figures not publicly confirmed)
9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output)
Torque
~40–60 Nm (estimated, official figures not publicly confirmed)
40 Nm (peak, from 0 rpm)
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated, prototype data limited)
100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category)
Weight
~140–160 kg (estimated curb weight, battery pack included)
140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack)
Fuel
N/A – electric (estimated ~5-7 kWh/100km equivalent)
N/A – Electric (estimated ~40–50 Wh/km real-world consumption)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm E-duke
Ktm E-duke
7.5/10

"A brilliant city scrapper that demands honest range expectations from buyers."

Pros
+Instant torque, zero hesitation
+Sharp KTM chassis DNA
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
Battery degradation risk used
Real-world range disappoints
Fast charging infrastructure still patchy
Kawasaki Z E-1
Kawasaki Z E-1
6.5/10

"A smart urban commuter buy if range anxiety won't break you."

Pros
+Removable battery is practical
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Sharp Z-series styling
Cons
Real-world range disappoints
Slow charging times frustrating
Battery health unknown used

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