KTM 790 Duke vs Kawasaki Z900

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 790 Duke and Kawasaki Z900. The ex-showroom price of KTM 790 Duke is ₹ 8,63,558 and Kawasaki Z900 is ₹ 9,38,000. KTM 790 Duke is available in 2 colours and Kawasaki Z900 is available in 2 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 KTM 790 Duke and Kawasaki Z900.

KTM 790 Duke vs Kawasaki Z900 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	790 Duke	Z900
Price	₹ 8,63,558	₹ 9,38,000
Capacity	799 cc	948 cc
Power	101.8 bhp	123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Economy	40 kmpl	15 kmpl

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KTM

790 Duke

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₹ 8,63,558

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Z900

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₹ 9,38,000

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790 Duke

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Z900

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	799	948
Max Power	101.8 bhp	123.64 bhp @ 9,500 rpm
Max Torque	87 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	40	15
Riding Range (Km)	560	255
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	195
Riding Modes	--	Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	4
Bore (mm)	88	73.4
Stroke (mm)	65.7	56
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.7:1	11.8:1
Ignition	--	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	17
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	2.6
Emission Standard	BS4	BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	WP upside-down Ø 43 mm	ø41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm
Rear Suspension	WP shock absorber with preload adjuster	Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm
Braking System	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	300
Caliper - Front	--	4 Piston
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	250
Caliper - Rear	--	1 Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70	120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size	180/55	180/55 - ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	42

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	--	212
Seat Height (mm)	825	820
Ground Clearance (mm)	186	145
Overall Length (mm)	2,128	2,070
Overall Width (mm)	--	825
Overall Height (mm)	--	1,080
Wheelbase (mm)	1,475	1,455
Chassis Type	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame	Trellis, high tensile steel

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) -- 2
Standard Warranty (Km) -- 30000
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
NA 0 Free Services (48000 Kms)

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

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 -- K-CARE

Colours

	Orange	Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Matt Dark Gray
	Black	Ebony / Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

38 Ratings

4.8/5

51 Ratings

Rating Parameters	3.8Visual Appeal	4.8Visual Appeal
	4.6Reliability	4.6Reliability
	4.0Service Experience	4.6Service Experience

Most Helpful Review

Monster but not better then kawasaki z90

It is a monster bike it can beat any bike in acceleration it can beat z900 in acceler

Om Z900

It is a good bike and its performance is good And It is worth buying for looks long d

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Kawasaki Z900 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	--	K-CARE

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

Front Storage Box	--
Under Seat Storage	--

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--

KTM 790 Duke vs Kawasaki Z900