KTM Super Duke 1390 R EVO vs Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM Super Duke 1390 R EVOstacks up against the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM Super Duke 1390 R EVOKawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABS
Model year20262025
Price$22,149
Engine1350 cc1441 cc
Weight200 kg269 kg
Seat height834 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresMichelin® Power GP 120/70 ZR17 / Michelin® Power GP 200/55 ZR17Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S20: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) / Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S20: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

KTM Super Duke 1390 R EVO vs Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM Super Duke 1390 R EVO and the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM Super Duke 1390 R EVO brings its published horsepower in a 200 kg package, while the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABS counters with its own power figure at 269 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: