Duel 35 kW: Kawasaki Z900 Vs KTM 790 Duke, recreation A2 !

KTM is strengthening its offering in the competitive mid-displacement roadster segment with its all-new 790 Duke twin-cylinder engine. To gauge it, Le Journal moto du Net opposes it to the best French seller in the category: the Kawasaki Z900. Duel MNC special permit A2, in flanged version at 47.5 hp (35 kW).

Duel Z900 Vs 790 Duke – Page 3: practical aspects and equipment

	Kawasaki Z900 A2	KTM 790 Duke A2

Instrumentation

Daily trip  2  2 Fuel gauge  Yes Yes  Engine temperature Yes Yes  Outside temperature  no Yes Clock  Yes Yes  Gear indicator engaged Yes  Yes Consumption indicator yes (and autonomy)  yes (and autonomy) Handlebar controls no  Yes (backlit)

Convenient

Coded key Yes Yes  Warning Yes   no Adjustable brake lever Yes  Yes  Adjustable clutch lever Yes Yes  Footrest rubber yes at the front, no at the rear  yes, in front and behind Passenger handle no  option  Central stand no  no  Adjustable front suspension Yes (trigger and preload)  no  Adjustable Ar suspension Yes (trigger and preload)  Yes (trigger and preload) Angled valves no  Yes  Reinforced hoses no  Yes Capacity of the "trunk" yellow vest and papers  yellow vest  12V / USB socket no option 

Electronics – piloting aids

ABS yes, no can be deactivated  yes, can be deactivated  Coupled braking no  no  Shifter no  Yes, ascent and descent  Traction control

no

 Yes, deactivatable Adjustable mapping

no

 Yes (Rain, Street, Sport and Track)         Kawasaki Z900 A2   KTM 790 Duke A2

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