KTM 690 Supermoto R 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 690 Supermoto R 2009

KTM 690 Supermoto R 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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Overview - KTM 690 Supermoto R 2009 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 690 Supermoto R 2009

KTM 690 Supermoto R 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Technical Specifications KTM 690 Supermoto R 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 690 Supermoto R 2009
Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore102 mmBore77 mm
Engine powerEngine power64 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement654 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,472 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height880 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.5 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Supermoto R 2009

KTM 690 Supermoto R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 Supermoto R vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price KTM 690 Supermoto R

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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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