Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2021 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Kawasaki Z900 2021
KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore73.4 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke84.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power70 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque70 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12.6
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesRocker arm, OHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRide by Wire

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 width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,466 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height865 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

That the KTM 690 Duke R is the better motorbike is clear just from looking at the two machines from the outside. The Akrapovic exhaust and the WP suspension elements simply work and sound better.

Monobloc brakes

Akrapovic exhaust

WP suspension elements

higher lean angle clearance.

Lack of comfort

no weather protection

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs KTM 690 Duke R

Price Kawasaki Z900

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Price KTM 690 Duke R

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