Comparing the KTM 160 DUKE and the Kawasaki Z900 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the KTM 160 DUKE comes with a 164.2 cc unit compared to the Kawasaki Z900's 948cc, producing 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm and 125 PS @ 9500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE versus 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900. 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 | 164.2 cc | 948cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC |
| Power | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.1 L | 17L |
| Mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 20.83 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 147 | 212 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 830 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60 - R17 | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED HEADLAMP | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V 8 AH Maintenance free Exide/Amaron | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) |
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| Cluster | LCD Speedo | — |
| Color Options | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Self start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed manual |
