Kawasaki Z1000 2010 vs. KTM 990 Supermoto T 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2009

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2010 vs KTM 990 Supermoto T 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2009

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2010 compared to KTM 990 Supermoto T 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2010
KTM 990 Supermoto T 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore77 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke62.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power116 HP
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height855 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight221 kgKerb Weight196 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Some made a noble impression at first glance, but the Japanese managed to screw up the whole bike by fitting a single rancid part (exhaust, indicators, swingarm, fork,...). Kawasaki brings the Z 1000 in 2010 all new and all serious.

Satisfaction in the saddle

plenty of power

pure pull

good chassis

comfort

sophisticated design

tightly tuned suspension elements

more direct handling.

Slightly suboptimal brake inputs - but still quite acceptable.

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2009

KTM 990 Supermoto T 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs KTM 990 Supermoto T

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price KTM 990 Supermoto T

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