| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | KTM 890 Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1043 cc | 890 cc |
| Max power | 140 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 119 hp (@9 250 RPM) |
| Max torque | 81 lb ft (@7 300 RPM) | 73 lb ft (@7 750 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 200 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 13.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.79 quart | |
| Oil type | SAE 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 77.0 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Stroke | 56.0 mm | 68.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 46.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.48 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 718 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | KTM 890 Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | X-Ring 520 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 1.627 | 1.923 |
| Final drive | 2.867 | 2.562 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (67 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.95 (89 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (109 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.389 (126 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.238 (141 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.107 (158 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | KTM 890 Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum twin-spar | CrMo Steel frame |
| Front susp. | Showa 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel | 43mm WP USD, 5.51 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.39 in travel | WP monoshock, 5.91 in travel |