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	17 L	18 L
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Bore X Stroke	76 mm x 55 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Oil Lubrication
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Maximum Torque	114.9 Nm	--
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	11200 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	13500 rpm	--

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Dimension

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	--
Cruise Control	No	--