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Kawasaki Z900 vs KTM RC 390

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

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 kg
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z9004
  2. KTM RC 3903
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatKTM RC 390820 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank17 L9.5 L
On a full tank—~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc373 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height830 mm820 mm
Ground clearance140 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z900 or KTM RC 390?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM RC 390 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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