Triumph Bonneville T100 vs Kawasaki W650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville T100 vs Kawasaki W650. Triumph Bonneville T100: 54 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 224 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki W650: 50 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville T100
Kawasaki W650
Horsepower (hp)
54 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
56 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
224 kg
202 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
54 hp @ 6,500 rpm
50 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,230 rpm
56 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
224 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated real-world average
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville T100
7.8/10
"A flawed but deeply rewarding classic that punishes neglect harshly."
Pros
+Addictive low-rev torque
+Stunning period-correct styling
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Mediocre stock suspension
−Chrome corrodes if neglected
−Camchain wear when unmaintained
Kawasaki W650
8.0/10
"The most honest classic twin money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Stunning bevel-gear soundtrack
+Timeless classic styling
Cons
−Carb diaphragms crack regularly
−Fork seals fail prematurely
−Parts availability patchy
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