Kawasaki Z500 SE
Kawasaki Z500 SE
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₱355,600
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KTM 790 Duke
KTM 790 Duke
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₱599,000
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Kawasaki Z500 SE vs KTM 790 Duke Comparison

Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Z500 SE and KTM 790 Duke, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Kawasaki Z500 SE priced at ₱355,600, while KTM 790 Duke is priced at ₱599,000 . If we compare the technical specifications, Kawasaki Z500 SE houses 451 engine whereas KTM 790 Duke engine displacement stands at 799.

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Overview: Z500 SE vs 790 Duke

Key Features

Front Brake Disc Dual Disc
Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 145 mm 186 mm
Maximum Power 51 hp 105 hp
Displacement 451 cc 799 cc
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.25/5
4 reviews
4.59/5
22 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Effortless handling and strong torque

    I borrowed my friend’s Kawasaki Z500 SE for a week, and it delighted me in ways I had never thought. Around the city, it is very easy to ride and...

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    Kenny Nov 14, 2025 for Kawasaki Z500 SE
  • Highly powerful and nimble model from KTM

    I got drawn towards this naked bike since the first encounter with it. This is ultra powerful and nimble option available in automobile scenario. The...

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    Ian Benedict Dec 03, 2025 for KTM 790 Duke

From The Experts

Things we like

Peaky performance

Sharp looks

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Aggressive design

Crisp performance

Superb handling

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Things we don't like

Compromised pillion comfort

Slightly pricey

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Pillion comfort

Stiff ride quality

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 451 cc 799 cc
Maximum Power 51 hp 105 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 L 14.0 L
Engine Type Parallel Twin,4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin
Bore X Stroke 70.0 mm x 56.8 mm 88 mm x 65.7 mm
Maximum Torque 42.6 Nm 87 Nm
Exhaust Pipes 2 Into 1 Exhaust Single Exhuast
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio 11.3:1 --
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
RPM at Maximum Torque 7500 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Power 10000 rpm --
Lubrication System -- Forced Oil
Emission Control -- Euro 4
Fuel Consumption -- 22 kmpl
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport
Seating Capacity 2 2
Width 800 mm --
Length 1995 mm --
Height 1055 mm --
Wheel Base 1375 mm 1475 mm
Seat Height 785 mm 825 mm
Ground Clearance 145 mm 186 mm
Kerb Weight 166 kg 189 kg
Dry Weight -- 169 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Digital --
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Supply System Fuel Injection EFI
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre 110/70 R17 --
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Runflat, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 150/60 R17 --
Front Wheel Size R17 --
Rear Wheel Size R17 --

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Telescopic Fork WP USD
Rear Suspension Bottom-link WP MoNoshock

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Launch Control No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Riding Modes Street, Road Street, Road Sport, Street, Road, Supermoto Sport, Street, Road, Supermoto
Slipper Clutch Yes --
Shutter Lock -- No
Traction Control -- Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No
Central Locking -- No
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No
Stability Control -- No
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator -- No
Navigator -- No
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual-Stepped Dual-Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type Trellis Trellis Steel Steel
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Chromium Molybdenum Chromium Molybdenum
Side Wings No Yes
Chrome Garnish -- Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment -- No
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Electrical

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Head Lamp Halogen Halogen LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Tail Lamp LED LED Yes
Accessory Outlet -- No

Brake

Front Brake Disc Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats -- No
Cruise Control -- No

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Kawasaki Z500 SE vs KTM 790 Duke FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Kawasaki Z500 SE vs KTM 790 Duke?

Z500 SE is priced at ₱355,600 and 790 Duke is priced at ₱599,000. Hence Z500 SE is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has more power between Kawasaki Z500 SE vs KTM 790 Duke?

The Kawasaki Z500 SE has power of 51 hp with 42.6 Nm torque and KTM 790 Duke has power of 105 hp with 87 Nm torque. Thus making 790 Duke the more powerful as compared to Z500 SE.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Z500 SE vs 790 Duke?

The Z500 SE comes with a ground clearance of 145 mm , on the other hand the 790 Duke comes with a ground clearance of 186 mm , hence the KTM 790 Duke has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Kawasaki Z500 SE vs KTM 790 Duke?

Z500 SE safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning, Side Reflectors and Slipper Clutch

790 Duke safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Side Reflectors, Traction Control, Engine Immobilizer and Engine Check Warning

The KTM 790 Duke has higher number of sefety features than Z500 SE, hence KTM 790 Duke is more safer than Kawasaki Z500 SE.

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