KTM 790 Duke Vs Kawasaki Z900 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 9.28 Lakh

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₹ 10.18 Lakh

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Overview

KTM 790 Duke Vs Kawasaki Z900 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 790 Duke Vs Z900 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

790 Duke Vs Z900 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Z900 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 10.18 Lakh.

Summary	KTM 790 Duke	Kawasaki Z900
Price	₹ 9.28 Lakh	₹ 10.18 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	22.72 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Power	103.00 bhp	125 bhp
Engine	799.0 CC	948.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

790 Duke Vs Z900 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Z900 base engine returns 15 KM/L.

790 Duke Vs Z900 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Z900 gets bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	N/A	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Engine CC	799.0 CC	948.0 CC
Engine Power	103.00	125
Max Torque	87.00	98.60
Top Speed	N/A	255 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	N/A	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection System	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric Starter	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Length	2145 mm	2070 mm
Width	760 mm	825 mm
Height	800 mm	1080 mm
Wheelbase	N/A	1455 mm
Ground Clearance	186 mm	145 mm
Kerb Weight	169 kg	212 kg
Seat Height	825 mm	820 mm
Chassis Type	N/A	Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	14.0 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	2.5 L
Mileage	22.70 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	289 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP Upside-down Ø 43 Mm	ø41 Mm Inverted Fork With Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability/120 Mm
Rear Suspension	WP Shock Absorber With Preload Adjuster	Horizontal Back-link With Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability/140 Mm
Front Brake Type	Four-piston Radial Fixed Calliper	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Single-piston Floating Calliper, Brake Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	250 mm
Tyre Type	N/A	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70 X 17	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	150/60 X 17	180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	TFT Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Digital
Start Mechanism	-	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Stand Indicator	-	Yes
Tripmeter Count	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	No
Pillion Seat Type	-	Split Seat
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	No
ABS

Safety Features

Traction Control	-	Yes
ABS	-	Dual-Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	-	No

Electricals

Head Light	-	LED
Tail Light	-	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	-	Yes
DRLs	-	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
GPS & Navigation	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
SOS	-	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	-	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	3 Years

Additonal Features

2 riding modes (road and rain)		-
Multi-functional instruments with TFT display		-
Triumph Shift Assist (Accessory fit)		-

Key Features

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