Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2018

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2018

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	132 HP	Engine power	125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,550 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	4
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,050 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,115 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,250 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,429 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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 Z900 2018

In the hotly contested naked bike segment, the Z900 plays right at the front. Above all, its engine is absolutely terrific, runs incredibly silky and offers rich power in all rev regions - as befits a Japanese four-cylinder. Its sporty, aggressive appearance matches this. It does without electronic bells and whistles, but still conveys a lot of confidence when chasing corners, braking and accelerating out of them. The low seat is especially beneficial for smaller riders, but taller riders might miss a flatter knee angle on long distances. The low weight and compactness make the Z900 particularly agile and easy to handle. A sporting cannon that is also extremely appealing in terms of price

Powerful and silky engine

great sound

chassis

sharp, sporty look

low seating position

easy handling and manoeuvrability.

Lack of traction control

Knee angle strenuous for tall riders in the long run

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Speed Triple 1050 vs Kawasaki Z900

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