KTM 990 Adventure 2011 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Overview - KTM 990 Adventure 2011 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Technical Specifications KTM 990 Adventure 2011 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.4 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	106 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	100 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	860 mm	Seat Height	822 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

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