KTM Duke 790 vs Kawasaki Z900 Comparison

Updated: 16, Jun, 2025 10:46 AM

	KTM Duke 790 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 8,64,000 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued POPULARITY This week: 1532 views All time: 364330 views	Kawasaki Z900 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 9,52,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 1558 views All time: 185074 views	Add a Bike to compare
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	189 kg	213 kg
	Dry Weight
	169 kg	193 kg
	Seat Height
	825 mm	830 mm
	Wheelbase
	1475 mm	1450 mm
	Ground Clearance
	186 mm	145 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	14 litres	17 litres
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	3.70 secs	3.7 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Grabrail

	Stand Alarm
		NA
	Pillion Footrest

	Engine Kill Switch

	Riding Modes

	Cruise Control
		NA
	Mobile Charging Socket
		NA
	Rider’s Footpegs
		NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	As reported by KTM, the certified mileage of Duke 790 is 22.72 kmpl.	Kawasaki Z900 mileage is 20.83 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	KTM Duke 790 top speed is 220 kmph (speedo-indicated).	Kawasaki Z900 top speed is 240 kmph (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 799cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.70 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 900cc street motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.7 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Number of Cylinders
	2	4
	Immobilizer
		NA
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	799 cc	948 cc
	Bore
	88 mm	73.4 mm
	Stroke
	65.7 mm	56.0 mm
	Maximum Power
	105 HP @ 9000 rpm	124 HP @ 9500 rpm
	Fuel System
	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection:ø36 mm x 4 with Sub-Throttles
	Number of Gears
	6	6
	Clutch
	Wet Multi-plate	Wet, Multi Disc
	Maximum Torque
	86 NM @ 8000 rpm	97.4 Nm @ 7700 rpm
	Engine Details
	New 799cc Parallel-Twin Engine	948cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four Cylinder Engine
	Lubrication
	Semi Dry-Sump Lubrication	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
	Emission Norms
	BS4-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooled
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Indicator

	Rev-limiter Indicator
		NA
	Low Fuel Warning Light
		NA
	Low Battery Indicator

	Gear Shift Light
		NA
	RPM/Gear Display

	ABS Light

	Service Reminder
		NA
	Low Oil Indicator

	Engine Check Indicator
		NA
	Odometer
		Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital
	Tachometer
		Digital
	Trip Meter
		Digital
	Speedometer
		Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	2-Channel Cornering ABS, All-LED Lights, Traction Control, Launch Control, TFT Console	Some of the key Kawasaki Z900 features include - 5” All Digital Instrument Console with Bluetooth Connectivity, KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control), Integrated Riding Modes (Sport, Road, Rain), Power Mode Selection, All-LED Lighting, New Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport Tyres, Latest Evolution of Z Sugomi Styling, Kawasaki Quick Shifter, Electronic Cruise Control, IMU-Equipped Electronic Riding Support Technology, High-Performance Brakes with Radial-Mount Calipers, Compact LED Headlights and Sharp, Compact Front End, Metal Accents, LED Taillight with Light-Guiding Technology, Latest Dunlop Sportmax Q5A Tyres, Rideology the App Motorcycle, Light, Agile Handling.
	Similar Bikes
	Triumph Street Triple RS, Ducati Monster 821, Kawasaki Z900, Yamaha MT-09, Suzuki GSX-S750	BMW F900R, Ducati Monster 950, Yamaha MT-09, Triumph Street Triple R, Honda CB650R, Suzuki Katana
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Battery Type
	MF	Maintenance Free
	Head Light
	LED	LED
	Tail Light
	LED	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design

	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 799cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.70 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 900cc street motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.7 seconds.
	Comfort

	Features

	Build Quality

	Fuel Economy

	Value for Money

BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	ABS
	2-Channel	2-Channel
	Rear Brake
	240mm Single Disc	250mm Single Petal Disc, Single-Piston
	Front Brake
	300mm Dual Discs	300mm Dual Semi-Floating Petal Discs, Dual Opposed 4-Piston
	Wheel Type
	Alloys	Alloy Wheels
	Alloy Wheels
		NA
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch
	Front Tyre
	120/70-ZR17	120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W) - Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2
	Rear Tyre
	180/55-ZR17	180/55-ZR17 M/C (73W) - Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	43mm WP Telescopic Forks	41mm Inverted Fork with Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability
	Rear Suspension
	WP Monoshock	Horizontal Back-Link with Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability
	Frame (Chassis)
	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame using the Engine as Stressed Element, Powder Coated	Trellis, High-Tensile Steel
	Front Wheel Travel
	140 mm	120 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	150 mm	140 mm
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Naked	Naked
	Official Tagline
	The Most Precise Street Weapon	Refined Raw
	Bike Variant
	2020 KTM Duke 790	Kawasaki Z900
	Availability Status in India
	Discontinued	Available
	Latest Price in India
	2020 KTM Duke 790 price was Rs 8.64 lakh before being discontinued.	Kawasaki Z900 price is Rs 9.52 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Orange	Metallic Moondust Gray/Metallic Spark Black/Candy Lime Green, Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Phantom Silver/Candy Persimmon Red
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol