Kawasaki Z900 ABS vs KTM 890 Duke R Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Z900 ABS and KTM 890 Duke R, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Kawasaki Z900 ABS priced at RM 46,380 while the KTM 890 Duke R Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 75,800. Comparing the technical specifications, KTM 890 Duke R engine displacement is 889 while the Kawasaki Z900 ABS houses a 948 engine.

Brand	Kawasaki Malaysia	KTM Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 46,380	RM 75,800 KTM 890 Duke R Price
Variant	Z900 ABS Standard	890 Duke R Standard
User Rating	4.5 Z900 ABS reviews	4.5 890 Duke R reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	948 cc	889 cc
Maximum Power	123.2 hp	119 hp

Best Loan Offers

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Photo Comparision

Kawasaki Z900 ABS Slant Front View Full Image

Kawasaki Z900 ABS Slant Rear View Full Image

Kawasaki Z900 ABS Images

KTM 890 Duke R Slant Rear View Full Image

KTM 890 Duke R Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.5/5 21 reviews	4.5/5 8 reviews
User Review Comparison	A leader in the super naked category The Kawasaki Z900 ABS represents the vision of Kawasaki for the ultimate super naked bike that stands out from the crowd with its... Read More H Hariz Jan 24, 2024 for Kawasaki Z900 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... Read More A Anton Web Aug 13, 2025 for KTM 890 Duke R

From The Experts

Things we like	Striking looks Boost in performance over Z800 Riding dynamics Read More	--
Things we don't like	Outdated instrument console design Could have come with more electronics Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	948 cc	889 cc
Maximum Power	123.2 hp	119 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.0 L	14 L
Engine Type	In-Line Four Cylinders, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, 16 Valves DOHC	Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, DOHC Engine
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Forced Oil
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Maximum Torque	98.6 Nm	99 Nm
Bore X Stroke	73.4 mm x 56.0 mm	90.7 mm x 68.8 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	PASC Slipper Clutch
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
RPM at Maximum Torque	7700 rpm	8000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	9000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	130 mm	206 mm
Width	825 mm	--
Wheel Base	1450 mm	--
Height	1065 mm	--
Length	2115 mm	--
Kerb Weight	210 kg	--
Seat Height	795 mm	834 mm
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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Sports, Road Sports, Road
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	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
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Navigator	No	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

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