KTM 990 Duke R 2026 vs. Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026

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Overview - KTM 990 Duke R 2026 vs Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026

Technical Specifications KTM 990 Duke R 2026 compared to Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026

KTM 990 Duke R 2026
Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026
KTM 990 Duke R 2026
KTM 990 Duke R 2026
Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026
Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore92.5 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke70.4 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power130 HPEngine power124 HP
TorqueTorque103 NmTorque97.4 Nm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio11.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihopping, Clutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement947 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel143 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandWPBrandÖhlins
TravelTravel140 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle
TrailTrail100 mmTrail110 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyPetal
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control, , Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control

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 width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,481 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)190 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)213 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.8 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
RangeRange314 kmRange354 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions110 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions117 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.7 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.8 l/100km
Euro NormEuro NormEuro 5+Euro NormEuro 5+

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT display, , EquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

KTM 990 Duke R 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2026

The Kawasaki Z900 SE is the naked bike for those who don't want to experiment. It is a fantastic package that you can buy without hesitation and be satisfied with. All in all, it delivers a total work of art that is almost disturbingly perfect in its balance. It does nothing wrong, but it doesn't do anything spectacularly well either. It is the naked bike that simply works - in every situation, for every type of rider, on every road. And perhaps that is exactly what the world needs in an age of over-enthusiastic supersports and electronically supercharged hypernakeds: a bike that simply rides. And it rides damn well.

Balanced overall package

Sensational quickshifter

Excellent ABS control

Very good engine modulation

Stable and neutral riding performance

Öhlins suspension with excellent comfort

Accessible handling for different rider types

Handlebars too narrow

lack of character due to sterile balance

sound could be more charismatic

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Duke R vs Kawasaki Z900 SE

Price KTM 990 Duke R

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Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z900 SE

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