KTM 990 Super Duke 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Overview - KTM 990 Super Duke 2009 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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Technical Specifications KTM 990 Super Duke 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	120 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Super Duke 2009

You can still enter the corner with precision or turn the bike on. You can still correct every radius easily and at will. The Superduke is still more fun than a leather trouser. And you can still take on anyone with it.

High performance device

extreme potential - not fully achievable.

Geometry

suboptimal ride comfort

instrument design.

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