Triumph Trident 660 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Trident 660 vs Kawasaki Z900. Triumph Trident 660: 81 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.3/10. 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 Trident 660
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
81 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
81 hp @ 10,250 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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 Trident 660
8.3/10
"Outstanding used buy if the service history stacks up."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds sensational
+Bulletproof build quality
+Reasonable running costs
Cons
−Stock seat is brutal
−Suspension underwhelms spirited riders
−Limited wind protection
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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