Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025 vs. Triumph Trident 660 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025

Triumph Trident 660 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025 vs Triumph Trident 660 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025

Triumph Trident 660 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025 compared to Triumph Trident 660 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025

Triumph Trident 660 2023

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025

Triumph Trident 660 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	74 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	51.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	81 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.95
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	660 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Perimeter
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	24.6 degree
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	107.3 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	200 mm	Diameter	255 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,401 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	187.1 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	189 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Trident 660 2023

The Trident is still a wonderful motorbike in 2023. It rides simply but still offers a lot of charisma. The unique engine makes it a cool and casual motorbike. It looks fresh, independent and timeless.

Great classic look that still looks modern

many high-quality details on the motorbike

simple operation

compact but good display

very accessible motorbike

handling inspires a lot of confidence

great engine - smooth and pleasant to ride

unspectacular appearance with good performance

motorbike looks light and playful

easy to ride motorbike that still comes across as charismatic.

ABS controls very defensively

Non-adjustable chassis

Chassis offers little reserves for sporty or heavy pilots

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Triumph Trident 660

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Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025 vs. Triumph Trident 660 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025 vs Triumph Trident 660 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025 compared to Triumph Trident 660 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2025

Triumph Trident 660 2023

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Triumph Trident 660

Price Kawasaki Z650 RS

Price Triumph Trident 660

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