Kawasaki Z1000 vs KTM 1190 RC8 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	1195 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17 L	16.5 L
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication	Forced Lubrication
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	105 mm x 69 mm
Engine Type	Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Inline Engine, Liquid Cooled	Two Cylinder V Engine, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Exhuast Pipes	4 into 2 Exhaust	2 into 1 Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	Catalytic Converter
Valves Per Cylinder	4-Valves	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooling
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	1	2
Clutch Type	Wet Multi Disc, Manual	Hydraulic Multi-Plate

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Dimension

Length	2045 mm	--
Kerb Weight	221 kg	--
Wheelbase	1435 mm	1425 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	125 mm	110 mm
Width	790 mm	--
Height	1055 mm	--
Dry Weight	--	184 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition Type	Digital	Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	2 L	--
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	190/50 ZR17	190/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	WP Suspension USD
Rear Suspension	Horizental stepless	WP Mono shock
Suspension Travel(Rear)	122 mm	120 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	120 mm

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12V

12V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Sport Sport
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	Optional Optional
Anti Theft Alarm	No	No
Traction Control	No	Yes
Stability Control	No	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	rigid diamond frame rigid diamond frame	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Central Locking	No	Optional Optional

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	No

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Indicator Light	Bulb Bulb	Bulb Bulb
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Head Lamp	Xenon Xenon	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Optional Optional
Additional Features	--	Multi-Function Display Multi-Function Display

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Split Seat Split Seat	Split Seat Split Seat
Body Frame Material	Aluminium Aluminium	Chrome Molybdenum Steel Chrome Molybdenum Steel
Body Frame Type	Twin-tube, Aluminium Twin-tube, Aluminium	Tubular Space Tubular Space
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes

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