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All Bikes/Compare/Triumph Street Triple vs Kawasaki Z1000

Triumph Street Triple vs Kawasaki Z1000

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Street Triple vs Kawasaki Z1000. Triumph Street Triple: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg) weight, top speed 225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h), 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 Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
79 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 (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm (Street Triple RS 765; note: varies by variant)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h)
225 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average; note: varies by variant and riding style)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Triumph Street Triple
Triumph Street Triple
8.5/10

"The best all-rounder middleweight money can buy used."

Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
Throttle body issues on older bikes
Fuel economy genuinely poor
Pillion seat essentially decorative
Kawasaki Z1000
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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R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Street Triple
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders Triumph Street Triple
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Evotech Performance Engine Case Cover Set Street Triple
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Evotech Performance Engine Case Cover Set Street Triple
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AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
Battery
AJC Battery Compatible with Triumph Street Triple R ABS 675CC Motorcycle Battery (2014-2016)
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NICHE Gold 525 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
Chain & Lube
NICHE Gold 525 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
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120/70ZR-17 (58W) Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2 Front Motorcycle Tire for Triumph Street Triple R 765 2017-2018
Tires
120/70ZR-17 (58W) Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2 Front Motorcycle Tire for Triumph Street Triple R 765 2017-2018
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Helmet
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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