Ktm Superduke 890 vs Kawasaki Z650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Superduke 890 vs Kawasaki Z650. Ktm Superduke 890: 121 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; NOTE: KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z650: 68 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Superduke 890
Kawasaki Z650
Horsepower (hp)
121 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
187 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated; NOTE: KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure)
185 km/h
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; NOTE: official KTM figure is approximately 5.4 L/100km)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Superduke 890
8.5/10
"A genuinely thrilling middleweight that rewards experienced riders who budget honestly."
Pros
+Exceptional parallel-twin character
+Razor-sharp chassis balance
+Competent electronics package
Cons
−Frequent expensive service intervals
−Hard seat long-haul
−Drops happen, check carefully
Kawasaki Z650
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that rewards riders who outgrew 400s."
Pros
+Torquey twin from low revs
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Pillion comfort frankly terrible
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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