Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

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Overview - Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009 vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009
Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore79 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke71.4 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power132 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque105 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,550 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,050 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,115 mmLength2,095 mm
WidthWidth780 mmWidth805 mm
HeightHeight1,250 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,429 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Euphoria spread through the long bends. The Triple is a bit more expensive than some Nippon Nakeds with cheap chassis and you can feel it. It remains stable, you can open the throttle hard and you hit the line exactly.

More power

increased torque

reduced weight

agility

greatly improved geometry

precise and fast.

>100kg people might have space problems.

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Speed Triple 1050 vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

Price Triumph Speed Triple 1050

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Price Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

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