Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs. KTM 890 Duke L 2021

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

KTM 890 Duke L 2021

KTM 890 Duke L 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs KTM 890 Duke L 2021

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

KTM 890 Duke L 2021

KTM 890 Duke L 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 compared to KTM 890 Duke L 2021

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012
KTM 890 Duke L 2021
Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012
Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012
KTM 890 Duke L 2021
KTM 890 Duke L 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore90.7 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke68.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power95 HP
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque86 Nm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio13.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,476 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height822 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

The engine is still a blast, and can be revved at low revs as well as pedalled in a sporty manner. The four additional horsepower, however, primarily appear in the glossy brochure.

excellent engine

traction control

fully adjustable suspension elements

missing gear indicator

KTM 890 Duke L 2021

KTM 890 Duke L 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs KTM 890 Duke L

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

Model year
Current average market prices

Price KTM 890 Duke L

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