Ktm Super Duke R 1390 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Super Duke R 1390 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Ktm Super Duke R 1390: 187 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~280 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. 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 Super Duke R 1390
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
187 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
187 hp @ 9,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~280 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
225 km/h
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Super Duke R 1390
9.0/10
"The maddest naked bike money can buy, period."
Pros
+Outrageous 187hp twin-cylinder power
+Class-leading semi-active suspension
+Brembo brakes are exceptional
Cons
−Early software needs dealer updates
−Hard riders leave worn examples
−Tyres disappear alarmingly fast
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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