Triumph Speed Twin 900 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Speed Twin 900 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 900
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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 900
7.8/10
"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Useless stock mirrors
−Early fueling roughness issue
−Switchgear feels budget-grade
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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