Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs. Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 compared to Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke71.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power132 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque105 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque7,550 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,105 mmLength2,115 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth780 mm
HeightHeight1,230 mmHeight1,250 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,429 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height822 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

The engine is still a blast, and can be revved at low revs as well as pedalled in a sporty manner. The four additional horsepower, however, primarily appear in the glossy brochure.

excellent engine

traction control

fully adjustable suspension elements

missing gear indicator

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price Triumph Speed Triple 1050

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