KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015 vs Kawasaki Z900 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2021

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015
Kawasaki Z900 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore108 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power173 HPEngine power125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque144 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio11.8
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

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 height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height795 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2015

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is undoubtedly a beast in terms of its data - 173 hp, 144 Newton metres of torque, 189 kilos dry weight are values with which you can make an impression on the quarter mile. It's almost a miracle that the Austrian is so easy to handle and agile despite its 1301 cubic capacity. On the country road it is therefore enormous fun, but on the race track you have to have a very precise riding style in order not to have to work a lot on the Super Duke R - but admittedly a very nice form of work! In addition, the expensive Special Edition can fully score visually with its many power parts and the beautiful paintwork

Superb engine

agile handling

comfortable seating position

bombastic braking system

classy look

somewhat nervous handling on the racetrack

high price

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, except for the lack of a quickshifter option.

powerful four-cylinder

intuitive handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

No quickshifter option

competitors with 6-axis IMU electronically ahead.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Kawasaki Z900

Price KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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Price Kawasaki Z900

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