Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs. Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2021 compared to Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2021
Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power148 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque221 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque2,750 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement2,294 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width150 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width240 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,500 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth970 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,165 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,695 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height750 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)367 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

The Kawasaki Z900 may not be up to scratch when it comes to modern, lean angle-dependent electronic features, but it's relatively cheap and you shouldn't underestimate the fan base of the good old inline four - the Z900 is one of the cheapest ways to own such a great engine with just under a litre of displacement in a sporty naked bike! The higher weight is noticeable, but not massively annoying, because the handling and stability are quite alright. In terms of "outdated" electronics, the most annoying thing is the missing shift assistant, which is not even available as an option. Overall, however, the Z900 is a great naked bike with a great price-performance ratio.

Light and natural handling with high stability

silky engine with full pull from low revs

high chassis transparency, great feedback

seating position with feel-good factor

absolutely fair price.

Relatively cumbersome operation of the menu

no slope-dependent assistance systems

high weight

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Triumph Rocket III Roadster

Price Kawasaki Z900

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