Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R 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 1390 SUPER DUKE R's 1350 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 140 kW (190 hp) @ 10,000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 16.9 kmpl for the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R. 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 | 1350 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | 2 cylinder, 4 stroke, V 75° (EURO 5+) |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 140 kW (190 hp) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 145 Nm @ 8,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 17.5 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 16.9 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 210 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 834 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. cornering-ABS and Supermoto ABS) |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | WP APEX-USD Ø 48 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | WP APEX-linkage shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | Michelin Power GP, 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | Michelin Power GP, 200/55 ZR 17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium wheels 3.50 x 17"; 6.00 x 17" |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | 12V 11.2 Ah |
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| 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 | Standard | 2295800 |
| Starter | Self start | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6 gears |






