Triumph Speed Triple 1050 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Triple 1050
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
133 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
133 hp @ 9,400 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,850 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
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, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Speed Triple 1050
8.5/10
"The best-sounding naked middleweight you can buy used today."
Pros
+Intoxicating triple-cylinder soundtrack
+Savage mid-range torque delivery
+Excellent Brembo braking performance
Cons
−Steering head bearings wear fast
−Unforgiving for inexperienced riders
−Fuel pump issues on early models
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent