Kawasaki Zx-7r vs Triumph Daytona 675
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zx-7r vs Triumph Daytona 675. Kawasaki Zx-7r: 126 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Daytona 675: 126 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 257 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zx-7r
Triumph Daytona 675
Horsepower (hp)
126 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
84 Nm
75 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
265 km/h
257 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
188 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
126 hp @ 11,000 rpm
126 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
84 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
75 Nm @ 11,700 rpm
Top Speed
265 km/h
257 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zx-7r
7.8/10
"A flawed, magnificent analogue superbike that rewards committed, skilled riders."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Gorgeous aggressive period styling
+Teaches real riding skills
Cons
−Parts availability shrinking fast
−Brutal below 8k rpm
−Thirsty for a 750
Triumph Daytona 675
9.0/10
"The best-sounding middleweight ever built, buy one immediately."
Pros
+Incredible triple engine character
+Razor-sharp chassis dynamics
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics hurt long-term
−Pre-2009 stator issues common
−Crash damage risk high
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