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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R3
  2. KTM 1290 Super Duke R2
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RKTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank17 L16 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc1301 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height835 mm835 mm
Ground clearance135 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R weighs about 189 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so KTM 1290 Super Duke R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most pulling power, lightest matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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