Triumph T120 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph T120 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. Triumph T120: 79 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 224 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z650rs: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph T120
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
224 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
79 hp @ 7,400 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
224 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average for 2016+ model)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph T120
8.5/10
"A genuinely great modern classic that earns its asking price."
Pros
+Torquey, flexible parallel twin
+Exceptional build quality throughout
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Early fueling needs dealer update
−Headers rust prematurely
−Premium price even used
Kawasaki Z650rs
7.8/10
"A genuinely pretty bike that's actually fun to ride."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Stunning retro styling
+Affordable insurance and servicing
Cons
−Suspension soft for heavy riders
−Headers discolor quickly
−Limited wind protection
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