Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021
Pregled - Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021
no quickshifter available; relatively high seat height; limited fuel range.
In terms of engine power, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 clearly outperforms the Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023. The KTM boasts an impressive 180 HP compared to the Z900 SE's 125 HP. The KTM also has a higher torque of 140 Nm compared to the Z900 SE's 98.6 Nm. The KTM's engine is a twin-cylinder, while the Z900 SE has a four-cylinder engine. The KTM has a larger displacement of 1301 ccm compared to the Z900 SE's 948 ccm.
Both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension, providing good stability and control. The Z900 SE has a swing arm rear suspension with an Öhlins brand, while the KTM has a single swing arm rear suspension with a WP brand. The KTM's chassis is made of chromium-molybdenum, which is known for its strength and durability, while the Z900 SE has a steel frame with a double cradle design.

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023
In terms of brakes, both bikes have double disk front brakes with four pistons. The KTM has larger diameter disks at 320 mm compared to the Z900 SE's 300 mm. The KTM also has radial, monoblock technology for its front brakes, providing improved braking performance. Both bikes feature Brembo brakes.
Both bikes come equipped with advanced rider assistance systems, including ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control. The KTM offers additional features such as cornering ABS and anti-wheelie control.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Z900 SE has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1450 mm compared to the KTM's 1497 mm. The seat height of the Z900 SE is also lower at 795 mm compared to the KTM's 835 mm. The Z900 SE has narrower front and rear tires compared to the KTM, with a width of 120 mm for the front and 180 mm for the rear. The KTM has a wider rear tire at 200 mm.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021
In terms of strengths, the Z900 SE is praised for its powerful and sonorous four-cylinder engine, high-quality chassis components including Öhlins rear suspension, strong Brembo brakes, good ergonomics, and easy handling. The KTM is praised for its wonderfully powerful engine, agile and comfortable seating position, decent braking power, stable chassis, comprehensive electronics package, and acceptable fuel consumption considering its high power.
However, both bikes have their weaknesses. The Z900 SE lacks a quickshifter, lean angle dependent traction control, and cornering ABS due to the absence of an IMU. It also has a relatively high weight. The KTM does not come standard with a shift assistant with blipper, lacks a quickshifter, has a relatively high seat height, and has a limited fuel range.
Overall, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 offers superior performance and a more advanced electronics package compared to the Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023. However, the Z900 SE may appeal to riders looking for a more affordable option with good handling and quality components.
Tehnične specifikacije Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023 v primerjavi z KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021
Primerjava prednosti in slabosti
Primerjava prednosti in slabosti
Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

Z900 SE ni le uspešen dodatek k običajnemu modelu Z900, temveč tudi boljša in bolj smiselna različica. Zaradi izpopolnjene vilice, vzmetenja Öhlins, ki sicer ni popolnoma nastavljivo, je pa bolj odzivno, in hitrejšega zavornega sistema Brembo M4.32 je SE osvežujoče športen in je vreden dodatne cene - še posebej, če upoštevate tudi kul videz komponent Prestige! Vendar pa dejstvo, da quickshifter ni na voljo niti za doplačilo, prizadene prave športne navdušence. Če se lahko sprijaznite z razmeroma visoko težo, ki presega 214 kilogramov, dobite dovolj obvladljivo golo kolo.
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021

The KTM Super Duke R has evolved perfectly over the generations: The engine is strong, has a huge amount of torque and in the current version also works excellently from low revs. However, the excellent interaction of all components is responsible for the overall wonderful performance of the big Duke. The active seating position is comfortable and unbelievably driving-friendly, the chassis is of a high standard, the brakes are powerful and the electronics are state of the art. Even the looks are now pleasing more and more critics. It's just a shame that you have to pay extra for the ingenious shift assistant with blipper.
Primerjava povprečnih tržnih cen Kawasaki Z900 SE vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R
There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023 and a KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 is about 44% higher. Compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2021 there are more Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 53 compared to 22. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1290 Super Duke R with 91 days compared to 148 days for the Kawasaki Z900 SE. Since model year 2022 1000PS.de editors have written 12 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 SE and 65 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Duke R since model year 2013. The first review for the Kawasaki Z900 SE was published on 9/16/2021 and now has more than 37,200 views. This compares to more than 4,900 views for the first review on KTM 1290 Super Duke R published on 11/8/2012.