Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the KTM 160 DUKE 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 160 DUKE's 164.2 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE. 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 | 164.2 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 10.1 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 36.5 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 147 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 815 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 140/60 - R17 |
| 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 HEADLAMP |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | 12 V 8 AH Maintenance free Exide/Amaron |
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| Cluster | — | LCD Speedo |
| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 |
| Starter | Self start | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |
