Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012 vs. KTM 990 Super Duke 2011

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

KTM 990 Super Duke 2011

Overview - Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012 vs KTM 990 Super Duke 2011

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

KTM 990 Super Duke 2011

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012 compared to KTM 990 Super Duke 2011

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

KTM 990 Super Duke 2011

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

KTM 990 Super Duke 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	62.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	138 HP	Engine power	119 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	100 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial, Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 990 Super Duke 2011

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.