Kawasaki Z900 vs KTM 990 Duke: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Z900 (2025-present) and the KTM 990 Duke (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Z900 122 hp, KTM 990 Duke 128.2 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Z900 98 Nm, KTM 990 Duke 103 Nm.
- Weight: Kawasaki Z900 212 kg, KTM 990 Duke 190 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Z900 (2025-present)122
- KTM 990 Duke (2026-present)128.2 (best)
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Z900 (2025-present)98
- KTM 990 Duke (2026-present)103 (best)
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Z900 (2025-present)212
- KTM 990 Duke (2026-present)190 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2026-present · R Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2025-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | 948cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve, now with ride-by-wire 36mm throttle bodies | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes, set at 285° Injection Ø 46 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 947 cc 130 ch (128.20 hp) to 9,500 rpm 10.50 mkg to 6,750 rpm |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement | 948 cc | 947 cc |
| Power | 122 hp @ 9,500 rpm | 128.2 hp @ 9,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 98 Nm @ 7,700 rpm | 103 Nm @ 6,750 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual with assist/slipper clutch and standard 2-way quickshifter, chain final drive | 6 stage gearbox , manual - shifter as standard Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 212 kg (wet) | 190 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 840 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 LBest | 14.8 L |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted fork, 120mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound damping | Ø 48 mm APEX inverted telehydraulic forks / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 143 mm (5.63 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, single shock, 139.7mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound damping | APEX monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 140 mm (5.51 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Brake system | KIBS ABS with 6-axis IMU-based cornering ABS, standard | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm discs, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers (base); Brembo M4.32 monobloc on SE trim | 2 Brembo discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper (Stylema monobloc) |
| Rear brake | Single 250mm disc, single-piston caliper | 1 Brembo disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax Q5A) | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax Q5A) | 180/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 9,999 (US) | Not available |