Kawasaki Z1000 vs KTM 250 Duke

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Z1000 and KTM 250 Duke. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Z1000 is ₹ 15,09,788 and KTM 250 Duke is ₹ 2,39,089. Kawasaki Z1000 is available in 1 colour and KTM 250 Duke is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki Z1000 and KTM 250 Duke.

Kawasaki Z1000 vs KTM 250 Duke Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z1000	250 Duke
Price	₹ 15,09,788	₹ 2,39,089
Capacity	1043 cc	249.07 cc
Power	140 bhp @ 10000 rpm	30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Economy	--	35 kmpl

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Z1000

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₹ 15,09,788

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250 Duke

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₹ 2,39,089

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Z1000

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	1,043	249.07
Max Power	140 bhp @ 10,000 rpm	30.57 bhp @ 9,250 rpm
Max Torque	111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm	25 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	15	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	35
Riding Range (Km)	255	525
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	148
Riding Modes	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	4	1
Bore (mm)	77	72
Stroke (mm)	56	61.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	12.63:1
Ignition	--	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17	15
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2	3
Emission Standard	BS4	BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	ø41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping	WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	320
Caliper - Front	--	4 Piston
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	240
Caliper - Rear	--	2 Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	--
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	--
Front Tyre Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)	--
Rear Tyre Size	190/50ZR17M/C (73W)	--
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	32

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	221	162.8
Seat Height (mm)	815	800
Ground Clearance (mm)	125	176
Overall Length (mm)	2,045	--
Overall Width (mm)	790	--
Overall Height (mm)	1,055	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1,435	--
Chassis Type	Twin-tube, Aluminium	Split-Trellis Frame

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) -- 2
Standard Warranty (Km) -- 30000
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
NA 3 Free Services (16000 Kms/240 Days)

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage
Digital Fuel Guage
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed Indicator	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty Indicator	--
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	12 V, 8 AH MF battery

Storage
Front Storage Box --
Under Seat Storage --
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
--
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
--
Shift Light
Headlight Type
-- LED
Brake/Tail Light
-- LED
Turn Signal
-- LED
Pass Light
GPS & Charging
GPS & Navigation
--
USB Charging Port
-- --
Switchgear
Riding Modes Switch --
Traction Control --
Cruise Control -- Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch --
Start Type
Electric Start Electric Start
Killswitch
Pillion Comfort
Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest
Additional Features
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Additional Features -- Quickshifter+, Ride-by-wire

Colours

	Green	Electronic Orange
		Ceramic White
		Black and Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

62 Ratings

4.9/5

92 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Visual Appeal	4.6Visual Appeal
	4.6Reliability	4.3Reliability
	4.8Comfort	4.2Comfort
	4.6Service Experience	4.2Service Experience
	4.7Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Very cool bike

The riding experience very cool and it the most powerful bike in India beautiful bike

Short and interesting summary

The buying experience was awesome with a cake. Riding experience is up to the mark. B

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Kawasaki Z1000 Comparison with Similar Bikes

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	--	LED
Brake/Tail Light	--	LED
Turn Signal	--	LED
Pass Light

Riding Modes Switch	--
Traction Control	--
Cruise Control	--	Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	--	Quickshifter+, Ride-by-wire

Standard Warranty (Year)	--	2
Standard Warranty (Km)	--	30000

Front Storage Box	--
Under Seat Storage	--

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--	--

Kawasaki Z1000 vs KTM 250 Duke