Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
Standard
 
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KTM 890 Duke R
KTM 890 Duke R
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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS vs KTM 890 Duke R Comparison

Overview: Ninja 1000 ABS vs 890 Duke R

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1043 cc 889 cc
Maximum Power 140 hp 119 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.65/5
23 reviews
4.5/5
8 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Liner power delivery, excellent handling

    After almost 15,000 trouble-free miles on my old motorcycle, I decided to upgrade. I wanted better suspension, less weight, and newer tech, and...

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    Adnan Dec 12, 2025 for Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
  • Roaring engine and excellent handling

    Personally, I have never liked bikes. I have mostly driven cars and scooters throughout my life. However, last week, one of my colleagues insisted me...

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    Anton Web Aug 13, 2025 for KTM 890 Duke R

From The Experts

Things we like

Switchable traction control 

Ergonomics are user-friendly

Anti-lock braking system

 

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Things we don't like

Not the fastest 1000cc

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1043 cc 889 cc
Maximum Power 140 hp 119 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.0 L 14 L
Engine Type In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, DOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke 77 mm x 56 mm 90.7 mm x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio 11.8:1 --
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate PASC Slipper Clutch
Exhaust Pipes Dual Exhuast Single Exhaust
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump Forced Oil
No. Of Cylinder 4 2
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Maximum Torque 111 Nm 99 Nm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
RPM at Maximum Power 10000 rpm 9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 7300 rpm 8000 rpm
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
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Dimension

Category Super Sport Sport
Wheel Base 1445 mm --
Seating Capacity 2 2
Seat Height 820 mm 834 mm
Width 790 mm --
Ground Clearance 135 mm 206 mm
Length 2105 mm --
Height 1170 mm --
Kerb Weight 231 kg --
Dry Weight -- 166 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Inverted Fork WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension Back Link Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 140 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 150 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 190/50 ZR17 180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17
Tyre Type Runflat Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size R17 R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Back Rest No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Riding Modes Sport Sport Sports, Road Sports, Road
Launch Control No No
Advanced Safety Features -- MTC MTC
Stability Control -- Yes
Traction Control -- Yes
Side Reflectors -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Navigator No No
Speedometer Digital Digital Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator No --
Display Screen Yes Yes
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type Twin Tube Twin Tube Chromium-Molybdenum Chromium-Molybdenum
Body Frame Material Alloy Alloy Steel Steel
Side Wings Yes Yes
Chrome Garnish -- No

Brake

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

Electrical

Head Lamp Xenon Xenon LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No Yes
Cruise Control No No

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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS vs KTM 890 Duke R FAQs

Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Ninja 1000 ABS vs 890 Duke R?

The Ninja 1000 ABS comes with a ground clearance of 135 mm , on the other hand the 890 Duke R comes with a ground clearance of 206 mm , hence the KTM 890 Duke R has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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