Kawasaki Zephyr 550 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zephyr 550 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Kawasaki Zephyr 550: 50 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by year and condition), Motoryk rating 7.3/10. 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 Zephyr 550
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,000 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by year and condition)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–20 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zephyr 550
7.3/10
"A trustworthy classic that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof air-cooled engine
+Simple carb maintenance
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Age-related neglect common
−Carbs need regular attention
−Brakes feel underwhelming
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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