Triumph Bonneville T120 vs Kawasaki Z900rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville T120 vs Kawasaki Z900rs. Triumph Bonneville T120: 80 hp @ 6,550 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z900rs: 111 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville T120
Kawasaki Z900rs
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
111 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
98.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
214 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
80 hp @ 6,550 rpm
111 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
220 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville T120
8.5/10
"The finest modern classic money can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Gorgeous authentic styling
+Strong torquey parallel twin
+Excellent build quality
Cons
−Early fuelling can be hesitant
−Chrome deteriorates quickly
−Suspension basic for spirited riding
Kawasaki Z900rs
8.5/10
"The retro bike that actually earns its premium asking price."
Pros
+Stunning retro styling holds value
+Engine smooth yet genuinely exciting
+Surprisingly comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Pre-2020 fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension underwhelms heavier riders
−Headers rust quickly if neglected
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