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Kawasaki Z1100 vs KTM 890 Duke R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki Z1100
KTM 890 Duke R

Kawasaki

Z1100

From ₹12.79 Lakh

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KTM

890 Duke R

From ₹14.5 Lakh

Full 890 Duke R page Change
Kawasaki Z1100Z1100 · ₹12.79 Lakh
KTM 890 Duke R890 Duke R · ₹14.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Z1100: ₹12.79 Lakh (ahead) 890 Duke R: ₹14.5 Lakh Z1100 ₹1.71 lakh cheaper
Braking Z1100: Cornering ABS 890 Duke R: Cornering ABS
Mileage Z1100: Not published 890 Duke R: 21 kmpl Claimed
Power Z1100: 136 PS (ahead) 890 Duke R: 121 PS Torque 113 vs 99 Nm
Weight Z1100: 221 kg 890 Duke R: 184 kg Seat height 815 vs 834 mm

Pick the Z1100 for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹12.79 Lakh
₹14.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹14.18 Lakh
₹16.06 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹37,683 a month
₹42,668 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
136 PS
121 PS
Torque
113 Nm
99 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
21 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,099 cc
889 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves
Parallel Twin (LC8c), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Bore x Stroke
77 mm x 59 mm
90.7 mm x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio
11.8:1
13.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual, with Kawasaki Quick Shifter standard
6 Speed Manual
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper
PASC slipper clutch, mechanically operated
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive (520 X-Ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 310 mm, 4-piston, Tokico
Dual Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-piston calipers & MCS radial master cylinder
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 260 mm, 1-piston
Single Disc, 240 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Sources disagree, dual channel per one source, single channel per two others; dual-channel more plausible given cornering ABS, unconfirmed
Bosch 9.1 MP Two-Channel ABS (with Cornering ABS & Supermoto ABS mode)
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch
Cast Aluminium Lightweight Alloy Wheels (17-inch Front & Rear)
Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Michelin Power Cup 2)
Rear Tyre Size
190/50-17, Dunlop Sportmax Q5A
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless (Michelin Power Cup 2)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm inverted fork, Showa, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 120mm travel
43 mm WP APEX USD Fork, fully adjustable (split damping compression & rebound), 140 mm travel
Rear Suspension
Horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock, Showa, rebound and preload adjustable, compression adjustability disputed, 136mm travel
WP APEX Monoshock with progressive spring, fully adjustable (high/low speed compression, rebound), 150 mm travel
Frame Type
Twin-tube aluminium
Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame with cast aluminium subframe
Wheelbase
1,440 mm
1482 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
206 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,055 mm
2130 mm
Width
825 mm
810 mm
Height
1,085 mm
1090 mm
Seat Height
815 mm
834 mm
Kerb Weight
221 kg
184 kg (Dry: 166 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 litres
14.0 L (Reserve 2.8 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch color TFT digital
5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with ambient sensor
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes (KTMconnect with smartphone pairing)
Navigation
Yes
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via app)
USB Charging
Not clearly confirmed, likely present
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
2-3 modes, sources disagree on naming and count
4 Modes (Rain, Street, Sport + Optional Track Mode with Launch Control & Anti-Wheelie off)
Traction Control
Yes, 3 levels
Yes (Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with 6-axis IMU & 9-level track slip)
Quickshifter
Yes, standard, bidirectional
Optional (Quickshifter+ bi-directional)
Cruise Control
Yes
Optional (Cruise Control)

Lights

Headlight
LED
Full LED Headlamp with integrated LED DRL
Taillight
LED
Full LED
Turn Indicators
LED, DRLs present
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split
Solo sport seat with standard passenger seat cowl (Pillion seat included in box)
Under-Seat Storage
Not published
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹12.79 Lakh
₹14.5 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Z1100₹12.79 Lakh 890 Duke R₹14.5 Lakh 890 Duke R ₹1.71 lakh more

On-road price by city

Z1100 Z1100 against 890 Duke R 890 Duke R

CityZ1100890 Duke RGap
Mumbai₹14.69 Lakh₹16.64 LakhZ1100 ₹1.94 lakh less
Pune₹14.69 Lakh₹16.64 LakhZ1100 ₹1.94 lakh less
New Delhi₹14.18 Lakh₹16.06 LakhZ1100 ₹1.88 lakh less
Bengaluru₹15.46 Lakh₹17.51 LakhZ1100 ₹2.05 lakh less
Chennai₹14.69 Lakh₹16.64 LakhZ1100 ₹1.94 lakh less
Hyderabad₹15.46 Lakh₹17.51 LakhZ1100 ₹2.05 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹13.93 Lakh₹15.77 LakhZ1100 ₹1.84 lakh less
Kolkata₹14.44 Lakh₹16.35 LakhZ1100 ₹1.91 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Z1100 or the 890 Duke R?

The Z1100, by ₹1.71 lakh on the versions compared here: Z1100 Z1100 at ₹12.79 Lakh against 890 Duke R 890 Duke R at ₹14.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹14.18 Lakh against ₹16.06 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Z1100 Z1100 makes 136 PS and 113 Nm and the 890 Duke R 890 Duke R makes 121 PS and 99 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹37,683 a month for the Z1100 and ₹42,668 for the 890 Duke R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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