Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. Triumph Speed Twin 1200: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Z650rs: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
209 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
8.0/10
"A genuinely accomplished modern classic that delivers daily and on weekends."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful 1200 engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Strong build quality throughout
Cons
−Stock seat comfort mediocre
−Fork seals prone to weeping
−Limited wind protection
Kawasaki Z650rs
7.8/10
"A genuinely pretty bike that's actually fun to ride."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Stunning retro styling
+Affordable insurance and servicing
Cons
−Suspension soft for heavy riders
−Headers discolor quickly
−Limited wind protection
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