Kawasaki Z1000 vs KTM 125 Duke

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Z1000 and KTM 125 Duke. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Z1000 is ₹ 15,09,788 and KTM 125 Duke is ₹ 1,80,918. Kawasaki Z1000 is available in 1 colour and KTM 125 Duke is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki Z1000 and KTM 125 Duke.

Kawasaki Z1000 vs KTM 125 Duke Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z1000	125 Duke
Price	₹ 15,09,788	₹ 1,80,918
Capacity	1043 cc	124.7 cc
Power	140 bhp @ 10000 rpm	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Economy	15 kmpl	40 kmpl

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Z1000

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₹ 15,09,788

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125 Duke

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₹ 1,80,918

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Z1000

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125 Duke

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	140 bhp @ 10,000 rpm	14.3 bhp @ 9,250 rpm
Max Torque	111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm	12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	255	--
Top Speed (kmph)	--	112
Riding Modes	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,043	124.7
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	15	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	15	40
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	4	1
Bore (mm)	77	58
Stroke (mm)	56	47.2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	12.8:1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17	13.4
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2	2.7
Emission Standard	BS4	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	ø41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping	WP USD forks, 43mm diameter
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	WP Monoshock, 10 step adjustable
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	300
Caliper - Front (Piston)	--	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	230
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	--	1
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)	110/70 - R17
Rear Tyre Size	190/50ZR17M/C (73W)	150/60 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	32

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	12 V, 8 AH MF battery

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Green	Electronic Orange (2023)
		Ceramic White (2023)

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

67 Ratings

4.7/5

120 Ratings

Rating Parameters

4.8

Visual Appeal

4.4

Visual Appeal

4.6

Reliability

4.7

Reliability

4.9

Performance

4.6

Performance

4.8

Comfort

4.2

Comfort

4.6

Service Experience

4.2

Service Experience

4.7

Value for Money

4.3

Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Very cool bike

The riding experience very cool and it the most powerful bike in India beautiful bike

Best Bike In this segment But Over Price

Bike Looks osm Overprice Mileage good Power low but good Service and maintenance pric

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Z1000

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Kawasaki Z1000 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	221	159
Seat Height (mm)	815	822
Ground Clearance (mm)	125	155
Overall Length (mm)	2,045	1,993
Overall Width (mm)	790	789
Overall Height (mm)	1,055	1,083
Wheelbase (mm)	1,435	1,366
Chassis Type	Twin-tube, Aluminium	Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	--	Halogen Bulb
Brake/Tail Light	--	LED
Turn Signal	--	LED
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--

Cruise Control	--
Hazard Warning Lights	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control	--

Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat	Stepped Seat	Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	--	LCD Display

Standard Warranty (year)	--	2
Standard Warranty (km)	--	30000

Front Storage Box	--
Under Seat Storage (Litres)	--

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--

Kawasaki Z1000 vs KTM 125 Duke