KTM 1290 Super Duke GT (2019) vs Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan / VN 500 (1990-91) vs Kawasaki ZX-9R-C Ninja (1998) vs Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja (2008-10) vs Honda NX 650 Dominator (1990)
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| Make: | KTM | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | 1290 Super Duke GT | EN 500 Vulcan / VN 500 | ZX-9R-C Ninja | KRR ZX-150 Ninja | NX 650 Dominator |
| Years: | 2019 | 1990-91 | 1998 | 2008-10 | 1990 |
| Engine: | 75º V twin, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, titanium inlet valves | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder, Crankcase Reed Valve | Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1301 cc / 79.4 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in | 899 cc / 54.8 cu-in | 148 cc / 9.0 cu-in | 644 cc / 39.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 108 x 71 mm | 74 х 58 mm | 73 x 53.7 mm | 59 x 54.4 mm | 100 x 82 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Keihin EFI, throttle body 56 mm | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetors | 4x 40mm Keihin CVKD carburetors | Mikuni VM28 | Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carburetor |
| Ignition: | Keihin EMS with RBW, dual ignition | Coil | Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) | DC-CDI | Digital CDI |
| Max Power: | 173 hp / 129 kW @ | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm (rear tyre 54.2 hp @ 9500 rpm ) | 143 hp / 106.6 kW @ 11000 rpm | 30 hp / 22.1 kW @ 10500 rpm | 45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 141 Nm / 104 lb-ft @ | 46 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 101 Nm / 74.4 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 21.6 Nm / 2.20 kgf∙m @ 9,000 rpm | 53 Nm / 5.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed with up/down quickshifter | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | WP Semi-Active, Ø 48 mm | 36mm Telescopic forks | 46mm Telescopic forks, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable. | Telescopic fork, 110mm wheel travel. | 41mm leading-axle fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Linkage-assisted WP semi-active shock | Dual shocks preload adjustable, | Uni-Trak adjustable compression, rebound and preload. | Uni-Trak | Pro-Link, |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320 mm floating discs, Brembo calipers, ABS | Single 300mm disc | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single disc | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc, Brembo caliper, ABS | 180mm drum | Single 210mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single disc | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT | 100/90-19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90-17 | 90/90–21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 x 17, Pirelli Angel GT | 140/90-15 | 180/55 ZR17 | 100/80-17 | 120/90–17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 Litres / 6.1 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |