Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs Kawasaki Z900. Triumph Speed Triple 1200: 180 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
180 hp @ 10,750 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
198 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 1200
9.0/10
"The best British naked you can buy used today."
Pros
+Triple engine pulls everywhere
+World-class Öhlins suspension
+Brembo brakes genuinely outstanding
Cons
−ECU software needs updating
−Hard to find unmolested examples
−Exhaust heat kills paint
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
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