Triumph Trident 660 Tr vs Kawasaki Z650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Trident 660 Tr
Kawasaki Z650
Horsepower (hp)
81 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
187 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
81 hp @ 10,250 rpm
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (estimated, note: Triumph does not officially publish a top speed figure)
185 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Trident 660 Tr
8.0/10
"Smart used buy for riders wanting real-world triple character without superbike stress."
Pros
+Characterful triple engine note
+Confidence-inspiring chassis balance
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Basic electronics package
−Valve service costs money
−Uninspiring stock exhaust sound
Kawasaki Z650
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that rewards riders who outgrew 400s."
Pros
+Torquey twin from low revs
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Pillion comfort frankly terrible
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent