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KTM 390 Duke vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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

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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

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

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc

Top speed

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

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~28 km/l—
Petrol tank13.4 L17 L
On a full tank~375 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm203 PS @ 13,200 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne981 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm835 mm
Ground clearance151 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17
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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Questions people ask

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

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

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

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.

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

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