Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2019

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

KTM 790 Duke 2019

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs KTM 790 Duke 2019

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

KTM 790 Duke 2019

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2009 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2019

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

KTM 790 Duke 2019

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

KTM 790 Duke 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77.2 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	65.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	953 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,475 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.

KTM 790 Duke 2019

A sporty naked bike that not only has enough power, but also playful handling and high-quality equipment - the KTM 790 Duke ticks all the boxes. If the looks don't bother you, it's hard to find anything the 790 can't do well, because in its hunting ground - the country road - it forms a wonderfully rounded package that doesn't really leave anything to be desired. Initial teething troubles have also been solved, which is why the KTM 790 Duke is still a real recommendation!

high-revving two-cylinder

quickshifter + as standard

great chassis set-up

playful handling

high-quality electronics package

TFT display

good price/performance ratio

Suspension spring preload adjustable at the rear only

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs KTM 790 Duke

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price KTM 790 Duke

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