Kawasaki Z900 2017 vs. Triumph Tiger 800 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Triumph Tiger 800 2011

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2017 vs Triumph Tiger 800 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Triumph Tiger 800 2011

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2017 compared to Triumph Tiger 800 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Triumph Tiger 800 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Triumph Tiger 800 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	74 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	61.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125.4 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	79 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	3
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Rebound

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,215 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	795 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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!

Ingenious nakedbike chassis

superb looks

engine responds super fine, revs up willingly and has a perfectly dimensioned torque

optimum intersection of performance, price and practical use

Knee angle very narrow for tall people (order another seat!)

Triumph Tiger 800 2011

It seems Triumph has built a motorbike that has made the most pronounced trait in wildcats - suppleness - the overriding principle of its dynamics. The Tiger is elegant, controlled and deliberate in the use of its power.

Homogeneous power development

smooth ride

loud sound

ABS.

Gearbox somewhat stiff during lively gear changes.