Kawasaki Z900 2022 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2022

Kawasaki Z900 2022

KTM 690 Duke 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2022 vs KTM 690 Duke 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2022

Kawasaki Z900 2022

KTM 690 Duke 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2022 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2022
KTM 690 Duke 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore73.4 mmBore102 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power65 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.8
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement654 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,472 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height865 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2022

Kawasaki Z900 2022

The Kawasaki Z900 may not be up to scratch when it comes to modern, lean angle-dependent electronic features, but it's relatively cheap and you shouldn't underestimate the fan base of the good old inline four - the Z900 is one of the cheapest ways to own such a great engine with just under a litre of displacement in a sporty naked bike! The higher weight is noticeable, but not massively annoying, because the handling and stability are quite alright. In terms of "outdated" electronics, the most annoying thing is the missing shift assistant, which is not even available as an option. Overall, however, the Z900 is a great naked bike with a great price-performance ratio.

Light and natural handling with high stability

silky engine with full pull from low revs

high chassis transparency, great feedback

seating position with feel-good factor

absolutely fair price.

Relatively cumbersome operation of the menu

no slope-dependent assistance systems

high weight

KTM 690 Duke 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Are there so many people who don't need 100 hp to stabilise their ego? I think with previous single-cylinder models, it was always the design that was the problem, not the lack of power. The Duke manages to look really high-quality even as a small single-cylinder.

Stable frame

relatively low overall weight

good chassis

high-quality components

strong braking system

handling.

Significantly weaker single-cylinder engine

somewhat less comfort

somewhat less power.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs KTM 690 Duke

Price Kawasaki Z900

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Price KTM 690 Duke

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