Kawasaki Z900RSZ900RS · ₹16.8 Lakh
KTM 890 Duke R890 Duke R · ₹14.5 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
Z900RS: ₹16.8 Lakh
890 Duke R: ₹14.5 Lakh (ahead)
890 Duke R ₹2.30 lakh cheaper
Braking
Z900RS: Dual-channel ABS
890 Duke R: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Mileage
Z900RS: Not published
890 Duke R: 21 kmpl
Claimed
Power
Z900RS: 111 PS
890 Duke R: 121 PS (ahead)
Torque 98.5 vs 99 Nm
Weight
Z900RS: 215 kg
890 Duke R: 184 kg
Seat height 835 vs 834 mm
Pick the 890 Duke R for the lower price, cornering abs and more power.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹16.8 Lakh
₹14.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹18.58 Lakh
₹16.06 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹31,218 a month
₹26,979 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
111 PS
121 PS
Torque
98.5 Nm
99 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
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
10.8:1, a retro-tuned lower-compression version of the standard Z900 engine
13.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
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, caliper piston count not confirmed
Dual Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-piston calipers & MCS radial master cylinder
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 250 mm
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, spoke-style cast wheels, retro styling, 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
180/55-17, Dunlop GPR-300 retro-pattern
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless (Michelin Power Cup 2)
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
41 mm inverted fork, adjustable preload
43 mm WP APEX USD Fork, fully adjustable (split damping compression & rebound), 140 mm travel
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, preload adjustable
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)
1,470 mm
1482 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
130 mm
206 mm
Dimensions
Length (mm)
2,100 mm
2130 mm
Width (mm)
865 mm
810 mm
Height (mm)
1,150 mm
1090 mm
Seat Height (mm)
835 mm
834 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
215 kg
184 kg (Dry: 166 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
17 litres, 2.5 litre reserve
14.0 L (Reserve 2.8 L)
Instrument Cluster
Display Type
Semi-digital, analogue speedometer plus digital tachometer/tripmeter/fuel gauge, dual-dial retro cluster
5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with ambient sensor
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes (KTMconnect with smartphone pairing)
Navigation
No
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via app)
USB Charging
No
No
Safety & Convenience
Riding Modes
Not equipped on India-spec model
4 Modes (Rain, Street, Sport + Optional Track Mode with Launch Control & Anti-Wheelie off)
Traction Control
Yes, single mode, levels not specified
Yes (Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with 6-axis IMU & 9-level track slip)
Quickshifter
No
Optional (Quickshifter+ bi-directional)
Cruise Control
No
Optional (Cruise Control)
Lights
Headlight
LED, round retro-style
Full LED Headlamp with integrated LED DRL
Taillight
LED
Full LED
Turn Indicators
LED
Full LED
Seat & Storage
Seat Type
Single-piece saddle
Solo sport seat with standard passenger seat cowl (Pillion seat included in box)
Under-Seat Storage
Reported by one source only, not corroborated, treat as unconfirmed
Minimal tool kit only
Choice
Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹16.8 Lakh
₹14.5 Lakh
Colours
Not listed
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
Z900RS₹16.8 Lakh 890 Duke R₹14.5 Lakh 890 Duke R ₹2.30 lakh lessOn-road price in six cities
Z900RS Z900RS against 890 Duke R 890 Duke R
| City | Z900RS | 890 Duke R | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹19.25 Lakh | ₹16.64 Lakh | 890 Duke R ₹2.62 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹19.25 Lakh | ₹16.64 Lakh | 890 Duke R ₹2.62 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹18.58 Lakh | ₹16.06 Lakh | 890 Duke R ₹2.52 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹20.26 Lakh | ₹17.51 Lakh | 890 Duke R ₹2.75 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹19.25 Lakh | ₹16.64 Lakh | 890 Duke R ₹2.62 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹20.26 Lakh | ₹17.51 Lakh | 890 Duke R ₹2.75 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 Z900RS or the 890 Duke R?
The 890 Duke R, by ₹2.30 lakh on the versions compared here: Z900RS Z900RS at ₹16.8 Lakh against 890 Duke R 890 Duke R at ₹14.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.58 Lakh against ₹16.06 Lakh.
Which is more powerful?
The Z900RS Z900RS makes 111 PS and 98.5 Nm and the 890 Duke R 890 Duke R makes 121 PS and 99 Nm.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹31,218 a month for the Z900RS and ₹26,979 for the 890 Duke R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
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