Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe vs Triumph Thruxton 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe vs Triumph Thruxton 1200. Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe: 111 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Thruxton 1200: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe
Triumph Thruxton 1200
Horsepower (hp)
111 hp
97 hp
Torque (Nm)
98.5 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
203 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
111 hp @ 8,500 rpm
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
193 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–17 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe
7.5/10
"A gorgeous, capable machine best enjoyed in short, spirited doses."
Pros
+Stunning visual presence everywhere
+Incredibly reliable inline-four
+Nimble urban handling
Cons
−Terrible stock seat comfort
−Clip-ons punish wrists badly
−Soft rear suspension stock
Triumph Thruxton 1200
8.5/10
"A stunning weekend weapon that demands commitment and rewards it handsomely."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Stunning build quality throughout
+Brembo brakes inspire confidence
Cons
−Ergonomics punish longer rides
−Early fueling issues persist
−Premium parts cost serious money
Top 10 Accessories
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