Ktm Superduke 990 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Superduke 990 vs Yamaha Fz25. Ktm Superduke 990: 115 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Superduke 990
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
115 hp @ 9,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Superduke 990
8.0/10
"Raw, rewarding, and ruthlessly unforgiving of neglected maintenance history."
Pros
+Brutally charismatic LC8 engine
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner nightmare
−Abysmal fuel consumption
−Vibration tires hands harshly
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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