Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition Comparison

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Things we like	Switchable traction control  Ergonomics are user-friendly Anti-lock braking system   Read More	Exquisite design Prolific performance ABS with cruise control Multiple ride modes Read More
Things we don't like	Not the fastest 1000cc Read More	Expensive High seat height Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	140 hp	177 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	19.0 L	18 L
Maximum Torque	111 Nm	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	--
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Forced Oil Lubrication
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	Single Exhaust
Engine Type	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled
RPM at Maximum Torque	7300 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Sport
Height	1170 mm	--
Kerb Weight	231 kg	--
Length	2105 mm	--
Width	790 mm	--
Ground Clearance	135 mm	140 mm
Seat Height	820 mm	835 mm
Wheel Base	1445 mm	1482 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Dry Weight	--	189 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	190/50 ZR17	--
Front Wheel Size	R17	--
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	--
Rear Wheel Size	R17	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	--
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Sport Sport
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
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	--

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	--
Cruise Control	No	--

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Brake

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