Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs KTM 790 Duke Comparison

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX remains one of the most accessible litre-class full-faired offerings on sale and the in-line four-pot motor makes for a highly likeable highway companion. Powered by a 1,043 cc liquid-cooled, four-pot motor that develops 140 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 111 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm, the bike has a lot of electronic aids including ABS, cruise control, three-level traction control, Kawasaki Cornering Management function, quickshifter and more.

The KTM 790 Duke is a cracker of a motorcycle offering sharp handling, superb performance in a compact size. It's versatile, lightweight, compact and can easily do the daily commute, the occasional weekend ride or long distance haul and will be an entertaining companion on the occasional track day. It's compact, light, surgically precise in handling and has more than enough performance to keep riders of all skills entertained.