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Kawasaki Z900 vs KTM 890 Duke R

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Z900 or KTM 890 Duke R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Z900 and 890 Duke R. Kawasaki Z900 Price starts at Rs.10.18 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD 2025 and KTM 890 Duke R Price starts at Rs.14.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Z900 is 4 cylinder, 948 cc Engine can generate 123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm power whereas KTM 890 Duke R is a 4 cylinder, 889 cc Engine can generate 121 hp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Z900 provides a mileage of 15.26 kmpl (base model), and 890 Duke R has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Z900 is available in 2 colours & 3 variants whereas KTM 890 Duke R is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Z900 vs 890 Duke R

Key HighlightsKawasaki Z900KTM 890 Duke R
PriceRs.10.18 LakhRs.14.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity948 cc889 cc
Power123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm121 hp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range15.26 kmplN/A km/charge
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Kawasaki Z900 STD 2025 bike
Kawasaki Z900
STD 2025
Rs. 10.18 Lakh
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KTM 890 Duke R
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Rs. 14.50 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    11.58 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    16.59 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    17 Litres
    14 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    948 cc
    889 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Single Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Fixed
    -
    Front Disc Size
    300
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    120/70 ZR17
    -
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    42
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    42
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    180/55 ZR17
    -
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    -
    Front Suspension
    Inverted fork with rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability
    WP APEX 43
    Rear Suspension
    Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm
    WP APEX Monoshock
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
    3.50 17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    check
    -
    Gear Indicator
    check
    -
    Tachometer
    Digital
    -
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    check
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/30000 kms
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Trellis& high tensile steel
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    -
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    check
    -
    Engine Capacity
    948 cc
    889 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four
    2 cylinder& 4 stroke& DOHC Parallel twin (EURO 5)
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    195 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    73.4 mm x 56 mm
    90.7 x 68.8 mm
    Configuration
    Four Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    -
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -
    Max Power
    123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm
    121 hp @ 9250 rpm
    Max Torque
    97.4 Nm @ 7700 rpm
    99 Nm @ 7750 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    -
    Riding Modes
    4
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -
    Instrument Console
    Digital
    Digital
    Seat Style
    Split Seats
    -

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    -
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    -
    Radial Tyres
    check
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    -
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    -
    Turn Signal
    LED
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    check
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    check
    -
    Traction Control System
    check
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2070 mm
    -
    Width
    825 mm
    -
    Height
    1080 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1455 mm
    1482 mm
    Ground Clearance
    145 mm
    206 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    17 Litres
    14 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3.8 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Sports
    -
    Seat Height
    820 mm
    834 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    212 kg
    166 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Performace is awesome
    • Riding dynamics is very good.
    • Stunning looks
    • A powerful 889cc engine with 121 bhp of power
    • Loaded with premium components
    • Ready for the track and suitable for city riding as well
    • Gets features like cornering ABS, lean-angle sensitive traction control, a TFT screen, and more
    Cons
    • Console design is outdated.
    • There could have been more features
    • Priced a bit on the higher side
    • Limited sales and service network for premium KTM motorcycles
    • High maintenance cost
    • The big engine and high performance might become challenging for new riders
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    Safety

    Z900 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System, Power Modes. 890 Duke R has Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Dimensions

    Kawasaki Z900 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1080 mm seat height. KTM 890 Duke R has seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Kawasaki Z900 and KTM 890 Duke R Owner Reviews

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      • NK
        Naveen Kishore
        2 Month ago
        3.2
        The Kawasaki Z900 is an excellent bike and truly my dream ride. The modifications make it even better, with an impressive sound and great performance. The price is a little on the higher side, but it’s worth it for what it offers.
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        Kailash kumar
        3 Month ago
        5.0
        My dream bike and most powerful and comfortable bike Z900 bike very comfortable bike racing and attractive bike everyman's dream bike I love this bike.
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        Manoj bhattacharya
        4 Month ago
        5.0
        The new version of the Z900 is a very nice and impressive bike. Its looks are stunning, especially under lights, and the horsepower is excellent. Overall, the Z900 is a great bike.
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      • SR
        Sushankar Roy
        8 Month ago
        5.0
        Excellent super bike Kawasaki Z900, my dream bike. Kawasaki Z900 looks very, very nice. Kawasaki Z900 is very sleek and glows cooler.
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      • SS
        Sooraj Sharma
        9 Month ago
        5.0
        The Kawasaki z900 bike is very good to ride. the style and look of Kawasaki bike is very beautiful. Kawasaki bike best for riding.
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