KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2024

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2024

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Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs Kawasaki Z900 2024

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2024

KTM 790 Duke 2018
Kawasaki Z900 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke65.7 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power125 HP
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel140 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

TravelTravel150 mmTravel140 mm

Chassis

RakeRake66 degreeRake65 degree

Brakes Front

DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter250 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,475 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height795 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

The KTM 790 Duke L is an absolutely sporty naked bike with a high fun factor. Whether a beginner rider can handle it depends very much on his or her personality and riding behaviour. There are certainly motorbikes better suited for learning, but sporty radius hunters will hardly be satisfied with anything else. The 790 Duke L is also rather unenthusiastic about everyday rides in the city. On the country road, however, it's a blast, even with only 48 hp. Simply a fun bike as it is written in the book.

Lively, high-revving engine with powerful acceleration

optimally tuned chassis for sporty riding

awesome sound even with series muffler

many electronic gimmicks and functions

extremely precise quickshifter that makes fast riding even easier

comfortable seating position

Rough handling at low revs

bitchy in city traffic

sometimes fiddly-looking switches on the handlebars

oil leak at the engine block on many 790 Dukes

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2024

The Kawasaki Z900 may not be up to scratch when it comes to modern, lean angle-dependent electronic features, but it's relatively cheap and you shouldn't underestimate the fan base of the good old inline four - the Z900 is one of the cheapest ways to own such a great engine with just under a litre of displacement in a sporty naked bike! The higher weight is noticeable, but not massively annoying, because the handling and stability are quite alright. In terms of "outdated" electronics, the most annoying thing is the missing shift assistant, which is not even available as an option. Overall, however, the Z900 is a great naked bike with a great price-performance ratio.

Light and natural handling with high stability

silky engine with full pull from low revs

high chassis transparency, great feedback

seating position with feel-good factor

absolutely fair price.

Relatively cumbersome operation of the menu

no slope-dependent assistance systems

high weight

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Duke vs Kawasaki Z900

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