Kawasaki Z 900 versus KTM 790 Duke

Kawasaki Z 900

Naked

KTM 790 Duke

Naked

The small, green leprechaun in new freshness

Since 2017, Kawasaki has had a real bestseller in its range with the Z 900. But the years pass, and the customers demand once again a facelift of the crisp naked bike. Ideally, a facelift serves to strengthen the strengths... weiter

Kawasaki Z 900 (2020)

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The scalpel is back.

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KTM 790 Duke 2023 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2020 bis 2024~

Built von 2018 bis 2024~

RRP 10.295 €

RRP 8.999 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Powerful engine
Precise chassis
Easy-to-control brakes
Value for money

Pros:

Cons:

Pillion comfort
Partial operation

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length : 2.070 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 212 kg

Wheelbase: 1.470 mm
Length : 2.141 mm Height : 1.103 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 185 (max: 430 ) 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: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 99 NM bei 7.700 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 315 km

Performance: 95 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 87 NM bei 8.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 325 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:
Tubular frame (chrome-molybdenum)

Front suspension:
USD fork from WP 43mm (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of aluminium

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

Brakes

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

Front brake
Double disc, J.Juan 4-piston fixed caliper radial (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
1-piston floating caliper / single disc (∅ 240 mm)

Good - if you like athletes

What remains? At 9,845 euros, the Kawasaki Z 900 of the 2020 vintage has become more expensive, but with its electronic equipment it has also become considerably more valuable, especially in the area of security. She has lost nothing of her qualities – at least for sporty riders.

However, it is a very animating motorcycle: the bike appeals to the rider on an emotional level. Only the message is always the same: finally turn to the stop! If you like this and don't need a socioseat, you have a fully everyday athlete colleague here. If this is too hectic, the new features will not convince you either.

The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.

Conclusion - what sticks

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