Kawasaki Z900RS vs KTM 790 Duke Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Amazing retro design ABS offered for all the disc brakes Slipper clutch and assist installed Thick grippy tyres Read More	Aggressive design Crisp performance Superb handling Read More
Things we don't like	Heavier than some of the competitors Read More	Pillion comfort Stiff ride quality Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	948 cc	799 cc
Maximum Power	108.76 hp	105 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17 L	14.0 L
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	--
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	73.4 mm x 56 mm	88 mm x 65.7 mm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve , Liquid-cooled, DOHC Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Torque	95 Nm	87 Nm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Exhaust Pipes	4 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhuast
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Emission Control	--	Euro 4
Lubrication System	--	Forced Oil
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Cafe Racer	Sport
Ground Clearance	130 mm	186 mm
Height	1150 mm	--
Width	865 mm	--
Seat Height	802 mm	825 mm
Wheel Base	1470 mm	1475 mm
Kerb Weight	214 kg	189 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2100 mm	--
Dry Weight	--	169 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	EFI

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	--
Rear Wheel Size	R17	--
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	--
Rear Tyre	180/55 R17	--
Tyre Type	Radial , Tubeless	Runflat, Tubeless

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	WP USD
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-Link	WP MoNoshock

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

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

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