Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Kawasaki Z900 comes with a 948cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS's 1160 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 183 PS / 180.5 bhp (134.6 kW) @ 10,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 18 kmpl for the TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 948cc | 1160 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 183 PS / 180.5 bhp (134.6 kW) @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 128 Nm @ 8,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 15.5 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 18 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 199 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 830 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Twin, 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder, OC-ABS |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | Öhlins 43 mm upside-down forks, fully adjustable, SmartEC3 OBTi electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Single, 220 mm disc, Brembo, twin-piston caliper (2 x 26mm), OCABS |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Öhlins monoshock (RSU) with linkage, SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) | DRLs LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | Lithium ion battery |
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| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Granite and Triumph performance yellowJet BlackGranite and Diablo Red |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray | RS | 2175900 |
| Starter | Self start | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6 speed |
