Kawasaki Z1100 vs KTM 390 Adventure

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

KTM 390 Adventure price starts at Rs. 2.83 Lakh, which is Rs. 9.96 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Z1100, priced at Rs. 12.79 Lakh. On the performance front, the Z1100 uses a 1099cc engine producing 136 PS @ 9000 rpm and the 390 Adventure a 349.32cc engine producing 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm. If you're deciding between the Z1100 and 390 Adventure, the 390 Adventure is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Z1100 stands out for performance.

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Z1100 vs 390 Adventure Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Z1100KTM 390 Adventure
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.79 LakhRs. 2.83 Lakh
Mileage 17.85 kmplNot Available
Engine 1099 cc349.32 cc
Max power 136 PS @ 9000 rpm41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Kerb weight 221 Kg181 Kg

Z1100 vs 390 Adventure Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Z1100 STDKTM 390 Adventure STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.79 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.83 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power 136 PS @ 9000 rpm 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Z1100 Colors
KTM 390 Adventure Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 35,019 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,736 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 36,476 Z1100 Insurance Rs. 13,441 390 Adventure Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Displacement
1099 cc
349.32 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
136 PS @ 9000 rpm
41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Max Torque
113 Nm @ 7600 rpm
33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
77 mm
89 mm
Stroke
59 mm
56.15 mm
Number Of Cylinders
4
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Not Available
Compression Ratio
11.8:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
17.85 kmpl
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
230 PS/tonne
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
USD - Wheel Travel - 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 136 mm
Monoshock - Wheel Travel - 205 mm

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/50-17
Front :- 100/90-19Rear :-130/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Apollo
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
200 kg
Not Available
Seat height
815 mm
825 mm
Length*Width*Height
2055*825*1085 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1440 mm
1470 mm
Length
2055 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
125 mm
228 mm
Height
1085 mm
Not Available
Width
825 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
221 Kg
181 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
260 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Projector head light
Not Available
LED Projector

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Twin-tube aluminium
Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
No
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
KCMF ( Kawasaki Cornering Management Function ), K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology), KIBS (including pitching control)
Cornering ABS
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Adventure
  • Is priced quite decently
  • Gets loads of features
KTM 390 Adventure
  • Misses out on adjustable suspension
  • Uncomfortable pillion seat experience
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Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Z1100 vs KTM 390 Adventure?
The KTM 390 Adventure is cheaper than Kawasaki Z1100 by ₹9.96 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Z1100 vs KTM 390 Adventure?
For the STD version, 1099 cc Petrol engine of Z1100 produces 136 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 7600 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 349.32 cc Petrol engine of 390 Adventure produces 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque

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