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KTM 390 Adventure vs Kawasaki Z900

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

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KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 158 kg
Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z9005
  2. KTM 390 Adventure2
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 390 Adventure158 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z900830 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Adventure200 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Adventure44 PS
Kawasaki Z900125 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Adventure373 cc
Kawasaki Z900948 cc

Top speed

KTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
Kawasaki Z900240 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Adventure158 kg
Kawasaki Z900213 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Adventure855 mm
Kawasaki Z900830 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Adventure200 mm
Kawasaki Z900140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 AdventureKawasaki Z900
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank14.5 L17 L
On a full tank~406 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc948 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm125 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Power to weight278 PS / tonne587 PS / tonne
Top speed160 km/h240 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight158 kg (dry)213 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm830 mm
Ground clearance200 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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.

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Questions people ask

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

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Adventure or Kawasaki Z900?

KTM 390 Adventure weighs about 158 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so KTM 390 Adventure is easier to push and park.

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

Buy KTM 390 Adventure if you care most about lightest, most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Z900 if most power, most pulling power 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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