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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM 390 Duke

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 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. KTM 390 Duke3
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Duke163 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatKTM 390 Duke830 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Duke151 mm

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 390 Duke44 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
KTM 390 Duke37 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
KTM 390 Duke373 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
KTM 390 Duke167 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
KTM 390 Duke163 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
KTM 390 Duke830 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
KTM 390 Duke151 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RKTM 390 Duke
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13.4 L
On a full tank—~375 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc373 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm44 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne270 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h167 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)163 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm830 mm
Ground clearance135 mm151 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,357 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 320 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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  • KTM 390 Duke—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or KTM 390 Duke?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or KTM 390 Duke?

KTM 390 Duke weighs about 163 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so KTM 390 Duke is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or KTM 390 Duke: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM 390 Duke if lightest, lowest seat 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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