Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Street Triple — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Z650 187 kg (wet/curb weight), Triumph Street Triple 166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg).

Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Street Triple — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Z650 7.8/10 and Triumph Street Triple 8.5/10. Triumph Street Triple scores higher on the overall verdict. Kawasaki Z650 caveat: You regularly two-up or tour long distances. Triumph Street Triple caveat: You need genuine touring or pillion capability.

Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Street Triple — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Kawasaki Z650: 68 hp. Triumph Street Triple: 118 hp.

Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Street Triple — which should I commute on daily?

Kawasaki Z650 — Experienced commuters wanting fun without financial ruin.

Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Street Triple

Q: Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Street Triple — which has more power?

Kawasaki Z650 produces 68 hp @ 8,000 rpm; Triumph Street Triple produces 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year). Triumph Street Triple wins by 50 hp.

Q: Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Street Triple — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Z650 185 km/h, Triumph Street Triple 225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h). Triumph Street Triple is the faster of the two.

Q: Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Street Triple — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Z650 4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average), Triumph Street Triple 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average; note: varies by variant and riding style). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Street Triple. Kawasaki Z650: 68 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Street Triple: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg) weight, top speed 225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.