KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2024

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019

Kawasaki Z900 2024
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019 vs Kawasaki Z900 2024

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019

Kawasaki Z900 2024
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2024
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2019

Pridevnik "Beast" ni povsem nenavaden, saj KTM je in ostaja brutalen goli motocikel - 177 KM iz dveh loncev s skupno prostornino 1301 kubični meter ni nič neškodljivega. Kljub temu ga je presenetljivo lahko upravljati; zaradi pokončnega položaja sedenja v kombinaciji z dobro vodljivostjo se zdi skoraj ubogljiv. V primerjavi s predhodnikom je bil izboljšan prav na svojih najšibkejših točkah. Motor zdaj deluje bolj gladko, asistent za prestavljanje prinaša mirnost v fazi pospeševanja, kakovost podvozja pa je bila izboljšana. Še vedno pa mu je bolj kot visoka hitrost v dolgih ovinkih všeč divje preganjanje.
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 In terms of "outdated" electronics, the most annoying thing is the missing shift assistant, which is not even available as an option.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.