Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2 vs Kawasaki Z900. Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2: 130 hp @ 11,700 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Street Triple 765 Moto2
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
79 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
130 hp @ 11,700 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2
8.5/10
"The best-sounding middleweight naked you can buy used today."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Öhlins suspension transforms handling
+Quickshifter works flawlessly
Cons
−Öhlins seals need inspection
−Bodywork parts eye-wateringly expensive
−Electronics connector corrosion risk
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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