Kawasaki Z 900 versus KTM 990 Duke

Kawasaki Z 900

Naked

KTM 990 Duke

Naked

What can the new Streetfighter from Kawasaki do?

The new Kawasaki Z900 has received a lot of updates: QuickShifter, lean angle sensors, large TFT display, new airbox, new design, voice control, etc. Reason enough for Volker and Dietmar to take a closer look at the... weiter

Kawasaki Z900 2025 im Test

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Do you still need the 1390 Super Duke R?

The new KTM 990 Duke fits perfectly between the 790 Duke and the 1390 Super Duke R. It replaces the 890 Duke and, according to KTM, consists of 94% new parts. Volker and Dietmar have developed the new... weiter

KTM 990 Duke im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2020 bis 2025~

Built von 2024 bis 2025~

RRP 9.845 €

RRP 14.490 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Gentlemen's engine with power, character and everything else
roughened 4-cylinder sound
Good standard equipment
Very good brakes with cornering ABS
Balanced handling

Pros:

Engine with endless power
nice babbling sound
Precise chassis
Logically structured operating concept
technically very well equipped

Cons:

app in need of improvement
limited pillion comfort

Cons:

QuickShifter only at extra cost
Ambitious price
Brake needs some force

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length : 2.070 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 395 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.476 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.128 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 190 (max: 390 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 948 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 947 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 93 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 124 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 97 NM bei 7.700 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 354 km

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 123 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 103 NM bei 6.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 315 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)

Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel)

Front suspension:
WP APEX 43, fully adjustable (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP Apex monoshock shock, spring preload and rebound adjustable (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120 / 70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180 / 55 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 250 mm)

Front brake
Double disc, 2 x radially mounted four-piston caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 2-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)

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Conclusion on the new Duke 990

The new KTM 990 Duke packs a punch. The rascal twin has become even more powerful, especially in the mid-rev range. Equipment, quality and finish are superb. Above all, the operation has benefited from the new switches and the new cockpit. All in all, a real fun rocket at an ambitious price.

The test bike was kindly provided to us by Motorrad Ruser from Haseldorf. There is the new Duke as a presenter - and not only him. The new giant hall of Motorrad Ruser (near Hamburg) is full of the most beautiful KTM's and Yamaha's, a visit is always worthwhile. If only because of the equally excellent coffee machine. Tip: Cappuccino. Let's go to Haseldorf !