Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the KTM 250 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 250 DUKE's 249.07 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 22.8 kW @ 9250 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 30.08 kmpl for the KTM 250 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 cooling with radiator |
| Displacement | 948cc | 249.07 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 22.8 kW @ 9250 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 15 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 30.08 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 162.8 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 800 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Supermoto ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | 320 mm Disc with Radially mounted calliper |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | 240 mm Disc with Floating calliper |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 110/70 - R17 |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 150/60 - 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) | Full Split LED Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | 12 V, 8 AH MF battery |
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| Cluster | — | 5" LCD display |
| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Ebony BlackElectronic OrangeAtlantic BlueMetallic Silver |
| 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 | Standard | 217401 |
| Starter | Self start | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |
