KTM 990 Adventure 2011 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

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Overview - KTM 990 Adventure 2011 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Technical Specifications KTM 990 Adventure 2011 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011
Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke62.4 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power106 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque100 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,570 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height860 mmSeat Height822 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19.5 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

KTM 990 Adventure 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

The engine is still a blast, and can be revved at low revs as well as pedalled in a sporty manner. The four additional horsepower, however, primarily appear in the glossy brochure.

excellent engine

traction control

fully adjustable suspension elements

missing gear indicator

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Adventure vs Kawasaki Z1000SX

Price KTM 990 Adventure

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Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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