Triumph Sprint St vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Sprint St vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000. Triumph Sprint St: 123 hp @ 9,100 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja 1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Sprint St
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Horsepower (hp)
123 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
102 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
123 hp @ 9,100 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
102 Nm @ 5,100 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Sprint St
8.5/10
"The best used sport-tourer under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Triple engine is sensational
+Comfortable yet genuinely sporty
+Excellent value used market
Cons
−Eats rear tyres fast
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
−Dated switchgear and instruments
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's fast bike — boring in the best way."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Genuine sport-touring versatility
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Wind noise above 85mph
−Rear shock softens with age
−Fuel consumption disappoints hard riders
Top 10 Accessories
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