Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
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 1200 Rr
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
203 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
114.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
207 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
180 hp @ 10,750 rpm
203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim)
Torque
125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (estimated)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr
9.2/10
"The finest street triple-cylinder motorcycle money can realistically buy used."
Pros
+Howling triple engine magic
+Race-spec Öhlins and Brembos
+Stunning looks, serious intent
Cons
−Brutally uncomfortable beyond 90 mins
−Rare stock, inflated used prices
−Early throttle-by-wire quirks
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
8.5/10
"A serious machine that rewards serious riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Strong used value retention
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutally firm suspension setup
−Frequent valve check intervals
−High crash history likelihood