Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Kawasaki Z900 comes with a 948cc unit compared to the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S's 1301 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 160 PS @ 8750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 17.5 kmpl for the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 948cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 160 PS @ 8750 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 140 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 23 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 17.5 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 250 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 849/869 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc 267 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 170/60 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) | LED Headlight |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | — |
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| Cluster | — | Scratch-resistant 7-inch TFT display |
| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Orange |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray | STD | 2273900 |
| Starter | Self start | Electric starter |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |
