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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016 and KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016 priced at RM 98,934 while the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 93,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition engine displacement is 1301 while the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016 houses a 998 engine.

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Overview: Ninja ZX-10R 2016 vs 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 998 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 197.2 hp 177 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.41/5
22 reviews
4.63/5
8 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Appeals to adrenaline seekers and racers alike

    Motorcycle track riders have to face the dilemma of buying a cheaper base model and spending on upgrades or going for a high-powered bike. I also...

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    Musawwir Sep 03, 2025 for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
  • Value for money

    The KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition is the standard 1290 Super Duke R along with improved additionals. I bought the bike a few months ago and I...

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    Mishkat Feb 07, 2022 for KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition

From The Experts

Things we like

Attractive looks

Smooth handling

Crisp performance

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Exquisite design

Prolific performance

ABS with cruise control

Multiple ride modes

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Things we don't like

Very pricey

Stiff ride

Pillion comfort

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Expensive

High seat height

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 998 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 197.2 hp 177 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.0 L 18 L
Bore X Stroke 76 mm x 55 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate --
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhuast Single Exhaust
No. Of Strokes 4 4-Stroke
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump Forced Oil Lubrication
No. Of Cylinder 4 2
Compression Ratio 13.0:1 --
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque 113.5 Nm --
RPM at Maximum Power 13000 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 11500 rpm --
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport
Ground Clearance 145 mm 140 mm
Height 1145 mm --
Kerb Weight 206 kg --
Seat Height 835 mm 835 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Length 2090 mm --
Wheel Base 1440 mm 1482 mm
Width 740 mm --
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 --

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

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

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

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No --
Cruise Control No --

Videos of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016 and KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition

  • 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R special edition in EICMA 2015
    2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R special edition in EICMA 2015
    19 Jan, 2016 . 933 views
  • KTM 1290 Super Duke Special Edition & Duke R 2016
    KTM 1290 Super Duke Special Edition & Duke R 2016
    19 Jan, 2016 . 9K views
  • 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R special edition official promo video-teaser
    2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R special edition official promo video-teaser
    19 Jan, 2016 . 441 views