Kawasaki Z900 vs KTM 890 Duke R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki

Z900

From ₹9.99 Lakh

Z900 version

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KTM

890 Duke R

From ₹14.5 Lakh

890 Duke R version

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Kawasaki Z900Z900 · ₹9.99 Lakh

Only differences

KTM 890 Duke R890 Duke R · ₹14.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Z900: ₹9.99 Lakh (ahead) 890 Duke R: ₹14.5 Lakh Z900 ₹4.51 lakh cheaper

Braking Z900: Dual-channel ABS 890 Duke R: Cornering ABS (ahead)

Mileage Z900: Not published 890 Duke R: 21 kmpl Claimed

Power Z900: 123.6 bhp (ahead) 890 Duke R: 121 PS Torque 98.6 vs 99 Nm

Weight Z900: 212 kg 890 Duke R: 184 kg Seat height 820 vs 834 mm

Pick the Z900 for the lower price and more power.

Pick the 890 Duke R for cornering abs.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 5)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹9.99 Lakh

₹14.5 Lakh

On-road in

₹11.11 Lakh

₹16.06 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹18,667 a month

₹26,979 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

123.6 bhp

121 PS

Torque

98.6 Nm

99 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

Not published

21 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

948 cc

889 cc

Engine Type

Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Inline-Four, DOHC, 16 Valves

Parallel Twin (LC8c), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI

Bore x Stroke

73.4 mm x 56 mm

90.7 mm x 68.8 mm

Compression Ratio

11.8:1

13.5:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up

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, 300 mm, 4-piston caliper

Dual Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-piston calipers & MCS radial master cylinder

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper

Single Disc, 240 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel, switchable

Bosch 9.1 MP Two-Channel ABS (with Cornering ABS & Supermoto ABS mode)

Wheel Type

Alloy, 17-inch front and rear

Cast Aluminium Lightweight Alloy Wheels (17-inch Front & Rear)

Front Tyre Size

120/70-17, radial, tubeless

120/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Michelin Power Cup 2)

Rear Tyre Size

180/55-17, radial, tubeless

180/55-ZR17 Tubeless (Michelin Power Cup 2)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

41 mm inverted fork, 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, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 140mm travel

WP APEX Monoshock with progressive spring, fully adjustable (high/low speed compression, rebound), 150 mm travel

Frame Type

Trellis, high-tensile steel

Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame with cast aluminium subframe

Wheelbase (mm)

1,450-1,455 mm, sources vary

1482 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

145 mm

206 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2,065-2,070 mm

2130 mm

Width (mm)

825-830 mm

810 mm

Height (mm)

1,075-1,080 mm

1090 mm

Seat Height (mm)

820-830 mm, sources vary

834 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

212 kg

184 kg (Dry: 166 kg)

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

17 litres, 2.6 litre reserve

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, Rideology app, call/SMS alerts

Yes (KTMconnect with smartphone pairing)

Navigation

Yes

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via app)

USB Charging

Unconfirmed, likely absent

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Rain, Road, Sport, possibly a 4th Rider mode, sources disagree on count

4 Modes (Rain, Street, Sport + Optional Track Mode with Launch Control & Anti-Wheelie off)

Traction Control

Yes, levels not specified

Yes (Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with 6-axis IMU & 9-level track slip)

Quickshifter

Yes, standard

Optional (Quickshifter+ bi-directional)

Cruise Control

Yes

Optional (Cruise Control)

Lights

Headlight

LED with projector

Full LED Headlamp with integrated LED DRL

Taillight

LED

Full LED

Turn Indicators

LED, DRLs present

Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Split, with pillion grab rail

Solo sport seat with standard passenger seat cowl (Pillion seat included in box)

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

1 version

Price range

₹9.99 Lakh

₹14.5 Lakh

Colours

2 colours

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

Z900₹9.99 Lakh 890 Duke R₹14.5 Lakh 890 Duke R ₹4.51 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Z900 Z900 against 890 Duke R 890 Duke R

City	Z900	890 Duke R	Gap
Mumbai	₹11.51 Lakh	₹16.64 Lakh	Z900 ₹5.13 lakh less
Pune	₹11.51 Lakh	₹16.64 Lakh	Z900 ₹5.13 lakh less
New Delhi	₹11.11 Lakh	₹16.06 Lakh	Z900 ₹4.95 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹12.11 Lakh	₹17.51 Lakh	Z900 ₹5.40 lakh less
Chennai	₹11.51 Lakh	₹16.64 Lakh	Z900 ₹5.13 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹12.11 Lakh	₹17.51 Lakh	Z900 ₹5.40 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 Z900 or the 890 Duke R?

The Z900, by ₹4.51 lakh on the versions compared here: Z900 Z900 at ₹9.99 Lakh against 890 Duke R 890 Duke R at ₹14.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹11.11 Lakh against ₹16.06 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Z900 Z900 makes 123.6 bhp and 98.6 Nm and the 890 Duke R 890 Duke R makes 121 PS and 99 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹18,667 a month for the Z900 and ₹26,979 for the 890 Duke R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.