KTM 790 Duke versus Kawasaki Z 900 (bis 2019)

KTM 790 Duke

Naked

Kawasaki Z 900 (bis 2019)

Naked

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KTM 790 Duke 2023 im Test

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Pure and unadulterated

In addition to the retro 900 called Z900RS, Kawasaki also has the modern form in the program, and that is simply called Z900. Trust is good: Motorcycles from a company whose products starred in the first Mad Max flick can't be bad in principle. But it's better if we... weiter

Kawasaki Z900

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2024~

Built von 2017 bis 2019

RRP 8.999 €

RRP 9.495 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Engine powerful and powerful
Value for money
Chassis

Cons:

Pillion comfort
no electronic driving aids

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.470 mm
Length : 2.141 mm Height : 1.103 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 185 (max: 430 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.070 mm Height : 1.065 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 210 kg

Engine

Motor design: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 948 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Performance: 95 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 87 NM bei 8.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 325 km

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 99 NM bei 7.700 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 315 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular frame (chrome-molybdenum)

Front suspension:
USD fork from WP 43mm (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of aluminium

Tyres at the front: 120/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 180/55 17 inches

Frame type:
Double loop (steel)

Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, J.Juan 4-piston fixed caliper radial (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
1-piston floating caliper / single disc (∅ 240 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 250 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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Conclusion - what gets stuck

The Kawasaki Z900 is a power. The whole thing gets all the better if you get the approximately 9,000 euros (yes, it's so cheap!) cost price. The Kawa can effortlessly annoy far stronger machines on country roads, making the 9,000 even more fitting.

However: On the other hand, this is quite a lot of money for a motorcycle, which can only be used to a very limited extent. The evening round around the block, even if it's a little bigger? Let's go, off for it. Or to the city for shopping? Join them, as long as you like to shop alone and a maximum of one backpack full.
Everything else is done by the second moped ... nevertheless: thumbs up!

Testbike -> Thanks to Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.