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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Zrx1100 vs Triumph Street Triple

Kawasaki Zrx1100 vs Triumph Street Triple

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Zrx1100 vs Triumph Street Triple. Kawasaki Zrx1100: 100 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated, note: limited by upright aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kawasaki Zrx1100 Triumph Street Triple
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
101 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
166 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
100 hp @ 8,500 rpm
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year)
Torque
101 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm (Street Triple RS 765; note: varies by variant)
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated, note: limited by upright aerodynamics)
225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average; note: varies by variant and riding style)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Zrx1100
Kawasaki Zrx1100
8.0/10

"A genuinely great naked bruiser that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."

Pros
+Near-indestructible engine
+Genuinely involving power delivery
+Strong parts availability still
Cons
Carbs demand regular attention
Front brakes feel dated
Mediocre wet-weather handling
Triumph Street Triple
Triumph Street Triple
8.5/10

"The best all-rounder middleweight money can buy used."

Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
Throttle body issues on older bikes
Fuel economy genuinely poor
Pillion seat essentially decorative

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Engine Oil
10W-40 Motorcycle Oil (JASO MA)
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R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Street Triple
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Street Triple
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HifloFiltro · Oil Filter
HF204 Oil Filter
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Evotech Performance Engine Case Cover Set Street Triple
Evotech · Crash Protection
Evotech Performance Engine Case Cover Set Street Triple
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Air Filter
Air Filter
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Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Triumph Street Triple 675 2007-2014
Brake Pads
Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Triumph Street Triple 675 2007-2014
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NGK · Spark Plugs
CR9E Spark Plug
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Valvoline 4-Stroke Motorcycle Full Synthetic 10W-40 Motor Oil 1 Quart
Engine Oil
Valvoline 4-Stroke Motorcycle Full Synthetic 10W-40 Motor Oil 1 Quart
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AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
Battery
AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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