Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Aggressive design Noteworthy performance and handling Read More	High-tech electronic features Excellent ergonomics Eye-catchy design and looks Integrated ABS Cost-effective among competitors Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Pillion comfort Read More	Non-height adjustable seats Ride navigation not integrated Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	998 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	200.2 hp	172 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17 L	23 L
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	76 mm x 55 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine	2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Maximum Torque	114.9 Nm	141 Nm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	--
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
RPM at Maximum Power	13500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	11200 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Kerb Weight	206 kg	--
Height	1145 mm	--
Wheel Base	1440 mm	--
Ground Clearance	145 mm	141 mm
Length	2090 mm	--
Width	740 mm	--
Seat Height	835 mm	835 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	WP SAT Shock absorber
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	WP USD
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	156 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	125 mm

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	No	--
Riding Modes	Road, Race Road, Race	Street, Sport Street, Sport
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Launch Control	Yes	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Central Locking	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	--	Chrome-moly tubular space Chrome-moly tubular space
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish	--	No

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	Yes

Electrical

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

Brake

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