Kawasaki W650 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki W650 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Kawasaki W650: 50 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 W650
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
56 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
50 hp @ 7,500 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
56 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki W650
8.0/10
"The most honest classic twin money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Stunning bevel-gear soundtrack
+Timeless classic styling
Cons
−Carb diaphragms crack regularly
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Parts availability patchy
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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