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Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 vs. Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 compared to Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023
Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore83 mmBore84.6 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power65 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque80 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement900 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake65.5 degreeRake25.1 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail102.4 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter200 mmDiameter255 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,095 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height765 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

With the RS, Kawasaki proves that it has mastered the art of retro bikes. You immediately forget that underneath the pretty dress is the normal Z650, because thanks to the right details, the retro design has been convincingly implemented. In the saddle, you enjoy the accessibility that you know from the technical sister. A retro bike that both beginners and experienced bikers will really enjoy!

perfectly realised retro design

analogue displays

lively engine,accessible handling

powerful brakes

comfortable ergonomics

adjustable levers

real eye-catcher

slightly softer sound

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Triumph Speed Twin 900

Price Kawasaki Z650 RS

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Price Triumph Speed Twin 900

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