Triumph Street Twin 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2017
Triumph Street Twin 2018
Kawasaki Z900 2017
Overview - Triumph Street Twin 2018 vs Kawasaki Z900 2017
In terms of engine and drive train, the Triumph Street Twin 2018 features an in-line crankpin offset engine with a power output of 55 HP and torque of 80 Nm. It has a fuel injection system and is equipped with a 2-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 900cc. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 2017 has an in-line engine with a higher power output of 125.4 HP and torque of 98.6 Nm. It also has a fuel injection system and is equipped with a 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 948cc.
In terms of suspension, the Triumph Street Twin 2018 has a telescopic fork front suspension and a swing arm rear suspension with dual shock absorbers. The rear suspension can be adjusted for preload and is made of steel. The Kawasaki Z900 2017, on the other hand, has an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension and a swing arm rear suspension with a monoshock absorber. The rear suspension can be adjusted for preload and rebound and is made of aluminum.
In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have a steel frame. However, the Triumph Street Twin 2018 has a central tube frame type, while the Kawasaki Z900 2017 has a double cradle frame type.
Triumph Street Twin 2018
In terms of brakes, both motorcycles have double disk front brakes. The Triumph Street Twin 2018 has a front brake diameter of 310mm and a double piston configuration. The Kawasaki Z900 2017 has a front brake diameter of 300mm and a four-piston configuration.
Both motorcycles are equipped with ABS as part of their advanced rider assistance systems.
Kawasaki Z900 2017
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Triumph Street Twin 2018 has a front tire width of 100mm and diameter of 18 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 150mm and diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1415mm and a seat height of 750mm. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 2017 has a front tire width of 120mm and diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180mm and diameter of 17 inches. It has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1450mm and a slightly higher seat height of 795mm.
In terms of strengths, the Triumph Street Twin 2018 is praised for its engine with plenty of torque in the middle, good brakes, pleasant ergonomics, current electronic features, smooth clutch, authentic look, and fair offer. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 2017 is praised for its ingenious naked bike chassis, superb looks, engine that responds super fine and revs up willingly, and its perfectly dimensioned torque, making it an optimum intersection of performance, price, and practical use.
In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Street Twin 2018 is criticized for its brake that requires manual force and fittings with a small digital field. The Kawasaki Z900 2017 is criticized for having a narrow knee angle for tall people, suggesting that a different seat may be needed for improved comfort.
Technical Specifications Triumph Street Twin 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Street Twin 2018
The new Triumph Street Twin cleverly continues the success story of the predecessor model; instead of radical changes, there are targeted improvements to the engine, brakes, chassis and ergonomics. The enormous 10 hp increase in power is nice, but the special character of the powerful in-line two-wheeler is still experienced more in the mid-range. Added to this is an improved look and feel at a price that is hardly higher. If you have too much money in your wallet, you can pimp and customise your Street Twin with almost 140 original accessories.
Kawasaki Z900 2017
An incredibly well-designed motorbike. A lot of test work and attention to detail went into it. It has exactly the right power, exactly the right chassis and exactly the right look. An all-round successful naked bike that will make you happy for a long time. If you like, you can ride it simply and faithfully, but if you want, you can also ride it really fast and it wheels like hell. Great!
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Street Twin vs Kawasaki Z900
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Street Twin 2018 and a Kawasaki Z900 2017. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Kawasaki Z900 2017 is about 14% higher. A Triumph Street Twin 2018 experiences a loss of 160 USD in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 520 USD for a Kawasaki Z900 2017. Compared to Kawasaki Z900 2017 there are less Triumph Street Twin 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 5 compared to 43. It takes less time to sell a Kawasaki Z900 with 85 days compared to 108 days for the Triumph Street Twin. Since model year 2016 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the Triumph Street Twin and 46 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 since model year 2017. The first review for the Triumph Street Twin was published on 12/11/2015 and now has more than 45,200 views. This compares to more than 93,200 views for the first review on Kawasaki Z900 published on 11/11/2016.
