Triumph Street Triple R vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Street Triple R vs Kawasaki Z1000. Triumph Street Triple R: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2017+ generation; earlier models ~106 hp) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017+ generation) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by generation), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Street Triple R
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
77 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2017+ generation; earlier models ~106 hp)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
77 Nm @ 9,400 rpm (2017+ generation)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by generation)
225 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017+ generation)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Street Triple R
8.5/10
"The best used naked triple money can currently buy."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Strong Triumph parts support
Cons
−Seat comfort is poor
−Drivetrain often neglected by owners
−Sticky front brake calipers common
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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