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KTM 890 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 comparison

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New Delhi
₹ 14.5 Lakh
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KTM 890 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 890 Duke Vs Ninja 650 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 650 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 7.91 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM 890 Duke price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 14.5 Lakh.

SummaryKTM 890 DukeKawasaki Ninja 650
Price₹ 14.5 Lakh₹ 7.91 Lakh
ManufacturerKTMKawasaki
Body TypeSportsSports
Mileage21.00 KM/L21.00 KM/L
Power120.00 bhp67.07 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine889.0 CC649.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

890 Duke Vs Ninja 650 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 base engine returns 21 KM/L. The KTM 890 Duke base returns 21 KM/L.

890 Duke Vs Ninja 650 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 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, Parallel Twin
Engine CC 889.0 CC649.0 CC
Engine Power 120.0067.07 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque 99.0062.1 Nm @ 6,700 Rpm
Top Speed 220 kmph210 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Liquid Cooled With Water/oil Heat ExchangerLiquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery Bosch EMS With RBWFuel Injection
Starting Mechanism Electric StarterSelf Start

Dimension and Weight

Length 2072 mm2115 mm
Width 831 mm740 mm
Height 1109 mm1145 mm
Wheelbase 1482 mm1410 mm
Ground Clearance 206 mm130 mm
Kerb Weight 180 kg196 kg
Seat Height 834 mm790 mm
Chassis Type Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame Using The Engine As Stressed Element, Powder CoatedTrellis, High-tensile Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 14.0 L15.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 3.5 L2.3 L
Mileage 21.00 KM/L21.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 294 km315 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension WP APEX 43 Telescopic Fork @ 41 Mm Diameter
Rear Suspension WP APEX - Monoshock Horizontal Back-link Swingarm
Front Brake Type DiscDual Semi-floating Petal Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size 320 mm300 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscSingle Petal Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size 240 mm220 mm
Tyre Type Tubeless RadialTubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17120/70-17 ZRI7M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR17160/60-17 ZRI7M/C (69W)
Wheel Type AlloyAlloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument ConsoleDigital DisplayTFT Digital
OdometerDigitalDigital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeDigitalDigital
Start MechanismPush-Button StartSelf-Start
Hazard Warning IndicatorNoYes
Stand IndicatorNoNo
Tripmeter Countticktick
Tripmeter TypeDigitalDigital
TachometerDigitalDigital
Low Battery IndicatorYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder Indicator-No
Pillion Seat TypeSeparateStep-Up Seat
Remote KeyYesNo
Cruise ControlYesNo
Improved Windshield-tick
Smartphone Connectivity-tick
TFT Colour Instrumentation-tick

Safety Features

Traction ControlYesNo
ABSYesDual-Channel
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-TheftNoNo

Electricals

Head LightLEDLED
Tail LightLEDLED
Turn Signal LampYesYes
DRLsYesYes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)NoYes
Hazard Warning IndicatorNoYes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone ConnectivityYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
GPS & NavigationYesYes
USB Charging PortYesYes
SOSYesNo

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty3 Years2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty3 Years3 Years

Additonal Features

Key Features

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