Triumph Street Triple 765 R vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Street Triple 765 R vs Kawasaki Z900. Triumph Street Triple 765 R: 118 hp @ 12,000 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 R
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
77 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
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
77 Nm @ 9,400 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 km/L typical 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 R
8.5/10
"The best used middleweight you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+Triple engine is genuinely special
+Adjustable suspension holds up well
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Throttle body low-speed hesitation
−Chain wears surprisingly quickly
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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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