KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2019

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2019
Visão geral - KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs Kawasaki Z900 2019
The KTM 790 Duke 2018 and the Kawasaki Z900 2019 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. The KTM 790 Duke 2018 is equipped with a 2-cylinder inline engine that produces 105 horsepower, while the Kawasaki Z900 2019 has a 4-cylinder inline engine that delivers 125.4 horsepower. Both bikes have a liquid cooling system and fuel injection.
In terms of suspension, both bikes feature a telescopic fork at the front and a swingarm at the rear. The KTM 790 Duke 2018 has a monoshock rear suspension with preload adjustment, while the Kawasaki Z900 2019 offers both preload and recovery adjustment. The suspension components of both bikes are made of aluminum, which helps to reduce weight and improve handling.
When it comes to the chassis, the KTM 790 Duke 2018 has a chromium-molybdenum frame, while the Kawasaki Z900 2019 has a steel double cradle frame. Both bikes have dual disc brakes at the front with a diameter of 300mm and four-piston calipers. The KTM 790 Duke 2018 features radial brake technology, while the Kawasaki Z900 2019 has petal brake technology.

KTM 790 Duke 2018
In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the KTM 790 Duke 2018 offers ABS, riding modes, and traction control. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 2019 only comes with ABS.
Both bikes have similar tire dimensions, with a width of 120mm at the front and 180mm at the rear. The diameter of the tires is 17 inches for both models. The KTM 790 Duke 2018 has a longer wheelbase of 1475mm compared to the 1450mm wheelbase of the Kawasaki Z900 2019. The seat height of the KTM 790 Duke 2018 is slightly higher at 825mm, while the Kawasaki Z900 2019 has a seat height of 795mm.
In terms of strengths, the KTM 790 Duke 2018 offers a high-revving engine with powerful acceleration, an optimized chassis for sporty riding, a fantastic sound even with the stock exhaust, and many electronic tricks and functions. It also has an extremely precise gear lever that makes fast riding even easier and a comfortable seating position.
The Kawasaki Z900 2019, on the other hand, has strengths such as light and natural handling with high stability, a silky-smooth engine with full traction from mid-range revs, excellent feedback and transparency from the chassis, and a comfortable seating position. It is also praised for its fair price.

Kawasaki Z900 2019
However, the KTM 790 Duke 2018 has some weaknesses, including difficult handling at low revs, poor performance in city traffic, complicated switches on the handlebars, and reports of oil leaks in the engine block of many 790 Dukes.
Similarly, the Kawasaki Z900 2019 has a few weaknesses, such as a TFT screen mounted too low, a complicated menu operation, and rearview mirrors that offer modest visibility.
In conclusion, both the KTM 790 Duke 2018 and the Kawasaki Z900 2019 are powerful naked bikes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The KTM 790 Duke 2018 excels in terms of high-revving performance and electronic features, while the Kawasaki Z900 2019 offers a smooth engine and a comfortable riding position at a fair price.
Especificações técnicas KTM 790 Duke 2018 em comparação com Kawasaki Z900 2019
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KTM 790 Duke 2018

A KTM 790 Duke L é uma moto naked absolutamente desportiva com um elevado fator de diversão. Se um condutor principiante consegue lidar com ela depende muito da sua personalidade e comportamento de condução. Existem certamente motos mais adequadas para a aprendizagem, mas os caçadores de raios desportivos dificilmente ficarão satisfeitos com outra coisa. A 790 Duke L também não é muito entusiasta dos passeios quotidianos na cidade. Na estrada rural, no entanto, é uma explosão, mesmo com apenas 48 cv. Simplesmente uma moto divertida como está escrito no livro.
Kawasaki Z900 2019

Felizmente, a nova Kawasaki Z900 não perdeu nada do seu carácter devido à utilização da eletrónica. É e continua a ser uma bicicleta nua de gama média divertida, que ao mesmo tempo domina o ritmo rápido na estrada rural magnificamente. O prazer de condução e a adequação à utilização quotidiana são elevados, as ajudas à condução agora instaladas oferecem uma vantagem em termos de segurança. A partir de agora, os seus adversários vão passar um mau bocado.
Comparação de preços Preço médio de mercado KTM 790 Duke vs Kawasaki Z900
There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Duke 2018 and a Kawasaki Z900 2019. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Kawasaki Z900 2019 is about 20% higher. A KTM 790 Duke 2018 experiences a loss of 3.890 BRL in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 1.530 BRL for a Kawasaki Z900 2019. Compared to Kawasaki Z900 2019 there are less KTM 790 Duke 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 24 compared to 40. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 58 days compared to 116 days for a Kawasaki Z900. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke and 46 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 since model year 2017. The first review for the KTM 790 Duke was published on 09/11/2016 and now has more than 160.600 views. This compares to more than 93.200 views for the first review on Kawasaki Z900 published on 11/11/2016.