Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS vs Kawasaki Z900. Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS: 105 hp hp, 216 kg (476 lbs) weight, top speed 137 mph (estimated). 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 Twin 1200 RS
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
137 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
105 hp
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
112 Nm (83 lb-ft)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
137 mph (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
216 kg (476 lbs)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS
No detailed review available yet.
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
