KTM 890 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 14.5 Lakh

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₹ 12.98 Lakh

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KTM 890 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 890 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX 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.

890 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX in New Delhi starts at ₹ 12.98 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM 890 Duke price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 14.5 Lakh.

Summary	KTM 890 Duke	Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Price	₹ 14.5 Lakh	₹ 12.98 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	21.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	120.00 bhp	140.00 bhp
Engine	889.0 CC	1043.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

890 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX base engine returns 17 KM/L. The KTM 890 Duke base returns 21 KM/L.

890 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 890 Duke comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, Parallel Twin	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-line Four
Engine CC	889.0 CC	1043.0 CC
Engine Power	120.00	140.00
Max Torque	99.00	111.00
Top Speed	220 kmph	244 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled With Water/oil Heat Exchanger	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Bosch EMS With RBW	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric Starter	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2072 mm	2100 mm
Width	831 mm	825 mm
Height	1109 mm	1190 mm
Wheelbase	1482 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	206 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	180 kg	238 kg
Seat Height	834 mm	815 mm
Chassis Type	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame Using The Engine As Stressed Element, Powder Coated	Aluminium Twin-Tube

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	14.0 L	19.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	3.5 L	N/A
Mileage	21.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	294 km	323 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP APEX 43	41 Mm Inverted Fork With Stepless Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability.
Rear Suspension	WP APEX - Monoshock	Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, With Stepless Rebound Damping And Remote Spring Preload Adjustability.
Front Brake Type	Disc	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	250 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	N/A
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital Display	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Push-Button Start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	No
Pillion Seat Type	Separate	Standard
Remote Key	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No
ABS and Switchable Traction Control	-
Assist And Slipper Clutch	-

Safety Features

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

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	3 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	2 Years

Additonal Features

Aluminium Twin-Tube Frame Ensuring A Balance Of Sharp Turning And Firm Handling	-
Comfortable Ergonomics To Comfortable Riding Position	-
Power Mode Selection Riders Can Choose From Full Power Or Low Power Mode	-
The 3-Mode Ktrc System Covers A Wide Variety Of Riding Conditions	-
The Exhaust System Features A 4-Into-2-Pre-Chamber-Into-2 Layout	-

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