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Kawasaki Z 1000 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Z 1000 and KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Kawasaki Z 1000 priced at RM 78,220 while the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 93,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition engine displacement is 1301 while the Kawasaki Z 1000 houses a 1043 engine.

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Overview: Kawasaki Z 1000 vs 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1043 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 140 hp 177 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

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19 reviews
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8 reviews
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  • Value for money

    The KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition is the standard 1290 Super Duke R along with improved additionals. I bought the bike a few months ago and I...

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    Mishkat Feb 07, 2022 for KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition

From The Experts

Things we like

Aggressive design

Impressive performance

Handling

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Exquisite design

Prolific performance

ABS with cruise control

Multiple ride modes

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Things we don't like

Pillion comfort

Stiff ride quality

Lack of modern electronic safety aids

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Expensive

High seat height

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1043 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 140 hp 177 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 17.0 L 18 L
Engine Type In-Line Four Cylinders, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump Forced Oil Lubrication
Injection Type Fuel Injection --
Maximum Torque 111 Nm --
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate --
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Compression Ratio 11.8:1 --
Bore X Stroke 77 mm x 56 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder 4 2
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Exhaust Pipes Dual Exhaust Single Exhaust
RPM at Maximum Power 10000 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 7300 rpm --
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport
Width 790 mm --
Seating Capacity 1 2
Kerb Weight 221 kg --
Seat Height 815 mm 835 mm
Wheel Base 1435 mm 1482 mm
Ground Clearance 125 mm 140 mm
Height 1055 mm --
Length 2045 mm --
Dry Weight -- 189 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Digital Electronic
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Supply System Fuel Injection --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission Type Manual Manual

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Inverted Fork WP USD Fork
Rear Suspension Back Link WP Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 125 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 156 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 190/50 ZR17 --
Front Wheel Size ZR17 --
Rear Wheel Size ZR17 --
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 --
Tyre Type Runflat Radial, Tubeless

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Shutter Lock No No
Leg Guards No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No --
Launch Control No --
Riding Modes Sport Sport Sport Sport
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- Optional Optional
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Optional Optional
Central Locking -- Optional Optional
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Navigator No No
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes --
Tachometer Yes No
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator No No
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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type Twin Tube Twin Tube --
Seat Type Single Seat Single Seat Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material Alloy Alloy Steel Steel
Side Wings Yes Yes

Brake

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Electrical

Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp Bulb Bulb --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet -- No

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No --
Height Adjustable Seats No --

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