KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 vs Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2017
The KTM is and remains the most brutal naked bike on the market. The upright riding position in combination with the wild V2 power make it look more brutal than it is on paper. It has been improved precisely in its biggest weak points. The engine now runs more smoothly, the quickshifter brings calm in the acceleration phase and the chassis has been upgraded. It still loves the wild chase more than high cornering speeds on long bends.
Kawasaki Z1000 R 2018
Of course, on paper the Z1000R is inferior to current Powernakeds and in a classic points evaluation it also loses to the simply perfect Z900. BUT it still exudes pure fascination. Not everyone will like it, but some will adore it. A truly masculine man's bike with a very superior engine and a chassis from the golden era of naked bikes. The Z1000R is still a true naked bike from Supersport Gene - with all its advantages and disadvantages.
