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

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Things we like	Aggressive design Noteworthy performance and handling Read More	Exquisite design Prolific performance ABS with cruise control Multiple ride modes Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Pillion comfort Read More	Expensive High seat height Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	998 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	200.2 hp	177 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17 L	18 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	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Maximum Torque	114.9 Nm	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	--
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Oil Lubrication
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
RPM at Maximum Power	13500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	11200 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Kerb Weight	206 kg	--
Height	1145 mm	--
Ground Clearance	145 mm	140 mm
Wheel Base	1440 mm	1482 mm
Length	2090 mm	--
Width	740 mm	--
Seat Height	835 mm	835 mm
Dry Weight	--	189 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	Electronic
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Road, Race Road, Race	Sport Sport
Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Launch Control	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	Optional Optional
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	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
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	No

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Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	--
Cruise Control	No	--

Brake

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