Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER 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 TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER's 1160 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 18.8 kmpl for the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER. 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 | 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 20 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 18.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 246 (90% fuel - mass in running order) |
| Seat Height | 830 | Adjustable 850/870 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual-Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS, twin 320mm floating discs. Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir. |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel. |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | 200mm wheel travel Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| 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) | — |
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| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Snowdonia White |
| 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 | GT EXPLORER | 2089000 RALLY EXPLORER | 2229000 RALLY PRO | 2079000 GT PRO | 1939000 |
| Starter | Self start | Self Start only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6 speed |
