Kawasaki W175 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki W175 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Kawasaki W175: ~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, ~127 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki W175
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
13 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.2 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~13 hp @ 8,000 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~127 kg (curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki W175
7.5/10
"Charming, honest and excellent value — buy one without overthinking it."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel-twin sound
+Bulletproof low-maintenance reliability
+Excellent ergonomics for commuting
Cons
−Chain wear surprisingly rapid
−Drum rear brake underwhelms
−Parts availability regionally inconsistent
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10
"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Useless stock mirrors
−Early fueling roughness issue
−Switchgear feels budget-grade
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