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Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs. Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Triumph Thunderbird 2015

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 compared to Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018
Triumph Thunderbird 2015
Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018
Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018
Triumph Thunderbird 2015
Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore73.4 mmBore103.8 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke94.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power86 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power4,850 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque146 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque2,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement1,597 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,340 mm
WidthWidth865 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,615 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height700 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Its four-cylinder is silky smooth while delivering enough power to make you grin under your helmet. It is also very easy to move, which should make it a great commuter bike in everyday life and serve as an iconic fun bike at the weekend. The looks find the perfect straddle of classic design and modern details to form a coherent retro package that is also a worthy tribute to Kawasaki history. It's a great naked bike with a snazzy look.

Powerful and smooth engine

good looks

comfortable seating position

easy to ride

balanced handling. Not nervous and not ponderous

no shift assistant

heavier than other retro bikes in this class

seat a little too soft on long tours

no wind protection

Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Triumph Thunderbird 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS vs Triumph Thunderbird

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Triumph Thunderbird

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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