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KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Comparison

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KTM 1290 Super Adventure SEdit
₹22.74 Lakh

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10REdit
₹20.79 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price
₹22.74 Lakh
₹20.79 Lakh
EMI
₹41,987

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹38,388

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Brochure
Rating
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-

Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6
Engine Type
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Displacement
1301 cc
998 cc
Max Torque
138 Nm @ 6500 rpm
114.9 Nm @ 11400 rpm
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Clutch
Pasc slipper clutch, hydraulically-operated
Wet multi-disc, manual
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Bore
108 mm
76 mm
Stroke
71 mm
55 mm
No. of Cylinders
-
4
Cooling System
-
Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
-
4
Fuel Supply
-
Fuel Injection
Ignition
-
Digital
Compression Ratio
-
13.0:1

Seat Type
Split
Split
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Passenger Footrest
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Navigation
-
Cruise Control
-
Techometer
-
Digital
Tripmeter
-
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
-
Brembo Brake System
Body Graphics
-
Clock
-
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-

Transmission
Manual
Manual
Peak Power
160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm
203 PS @ 13200 rpm
Drive Type
-
Chain Drive

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Wheels Type
Spoke wheels
Alloy
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
Suspension Front
WP XPLOR Upside-Down Ø 48 mm/Compression, rebound, preload, 220 mm
ø43 mm inverted fork (BFF) with external compression chamber, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs / 120 mm
Suspension Rear
WP XPLOR shock absorber with PDS/Compression (high and low speed), rebound, hydraulic preload, 220 mm
Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out spring / 115 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-150/70-18
Front :-120/70ZR17 Rear :-190/55ZR17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Frame
Chromium-molybdenum-steel trellis frame, powder-coated
Twin spar, cast aluminium
ABS
-
Dual Channel

Speedometer
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
-
Fuel Gauge
Digital
-
Passenger Footrest
Charging Point
-
Internet Connectivity
-
Mobile Application
-
Pass Switch
-
Clock
-
Riding Modes
-
Rain,Road,Sports,Rider
Traction Control
-
Power Modes
-
Launch Control
-
Quick Shifter
-
Adjustable Windscreen
-
Additional Features
-
Brembo Brake System
Display
-

Overall Mileage
17.54 Kmpl
12 Kmpl
User Reported Mileage
15 Kmpl
16 Kmpl
Expert Mileage
17 Kmpl
11 Kmpl

Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
-

Fuel Capacity
23 l
17 L
Fuel Reserve
5 l
-
Saddle Height
880 mm
835 mm
Ground Clearance
242 mm
135 mm
Wheelbase
1577 mm
1450 mm
Dry Weight
221 kg
-
Width
-
750 mm
Length
-
2085 mm
Height
-
1185 mm
Kerb Weight
-
207 kg

Headlight
LED
LED
Taillight
LED
-
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Tail Light
-
LED
Projector Headlights
-
LED Tail Lights
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
Low Oil Indicator
-
Low Fuel Indicator
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-
Pilot Lamps
-

Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
330 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
267 mm
220 mm
Radial Tyre
-

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