Kawasaki Z900 2017 vs. KTM 890 Duke 2021
Kawasaki Z900 2017
KTM 890 Duke 2021
Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2017 vs KTM 890 Duke 2021
The Kawasaki Z900 2017 and the KTM 890 Duke 2021 are both naked bikes that offer impressive performance and features.
Starting with the engine and drive train, both bikes have in-line engines with liquid cooling and fuel injection systems. However, there are some differences in power and torque. The Kawasaki Z900 2017 has a more powerful engine with 125.4 HP and 98.6 Nm of torque, while the KTM 890 Duke 2021 has a slightly lower power output of 115 HP and torque of 92 Nm.
In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension at the rear. The Kawasaki Z900 2017 has a monoshock rear shock absorber with preload and rebound adjustment, while the KTM 890 Duke 2021 has a monoshock rear shock absorber with preload adjustment. The rear suspension material is aluminum for both bikes.
Kawasaki Z900 2017
When it comes to the chassis, the Kawasaki Z900 2017 has a steel frame with a double cradle design, while the KTM 890 Duke 2021 has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular design.
In terms of braking, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 300 mm and four-piston calipers. The Kawasaki Z900 2017 uses petal technology for its front brakes, while the KTM 890 Duke 2021 uses radial technology.
Both bikes come with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS. However, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 offers additional features like riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, traction control, and anti-wheelie.
KTM 890 Duke 2021
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The Kawasaki Z900 2017 has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1450 mm compared to the KTM 890 Duke 2021's 1476 mm. The seat height is also higher on the KTM 890 Duke 2021 at 820 mm compared to the Kawasaki Z900 2017's 795 mm.
In terms of strengths, the Kawasaki Z900 2017 is praised for its ingenious naked bike chassis, superb looks, and a responsive engine with a well-balanced torque. It is also considered to be a good intersection of performance, price, and practical use. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 is appreciated for its rev-happy engine, lively handling, buttery-smooth quickshifter, and comprehensive electronics package. It is also noted that the KTM 890 Duke 2021 does not leave riders desiring the R version on country roads.
As for weaknesses, the Kawasaki Z900 2017 is criticized for having a narrow knee angle for tall people, suggesting the need for a different seat. The KTM 890 Duke 2021's only weakness mentioned is that the quickshifter is an additional cost option.
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2017 compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Z900 2017
An incredibly well-designed motorbike. A lot of test work and attention to detail went into it. It has exactly the right power, exactly the right chassis and exactly the right look. An all-round successful naked bike that will make you happy for a long time. If you like, you can ride it simply and faithfully, but if you want, you can also ride it really fast and it wheels like hell. Great!
KTM 890 Duke 2021
The predecessor 790 Duke already proved that KTM knows how to build a mid-range naked bike for the road. The new 890 carries the torch with a puffy chest and once again lives up to its scalpel nickname. Lively, it pulls the radii and gives off a certain nervousness that can be interpreted as a wild character. The equipment is almost complete - but only almost. Why do you have to pay extra for the quickshifter when it was standard on the predecessor? It is all the more annoying that the clutchless upshifting and downshifting functions as smoothly as butter and that one would not want to do without it.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs KTM 890 Duke
There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Z900 2017 and a KTM 890 Duke 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Duke 2021 is about 8% higher. A Kawasaki Z900 2017 experiences a loss of 520 USD in one year and 920 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 350 USD and 1,020 USD for a KTM 890 Duke 2021. Compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021 there are more Kawasaki Z900 2017 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 43 compared to 22. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke with 78 days compared to 85 days for the Kawasaki Z900. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 46 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 and 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke since model year 2021. The first review for the Kawasaki Z900 was published on 11/11/2016 and now has more than 93,200 views. This compares to more than 37,800 views for the first review on KTM 890 Duke published on 1/19/2021.
