Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021

The Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021 are both naked bikes with inline engines and liquid cooling. They have similar displacement, with the Z900 RS having a 948cc engine and the Street Triple 765 R having a 765cc engine.

In terms of power, the Z900 RS produces 111 HP, while the Street Triple 765 R produces slightly more at 118 HP. However, the Z900 RS has a higher torque output of 98.6 Nm compared to the Street Triple's 77 Nm.

Both bikes feature telescopic front forks and a swingarm rear suspension with adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings. The Z900 RS has an aluminum rear shock, while the Street Triple 765 R also features an aluminum frame.

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2022

When it comes to braking, both bikes have dual disc front brakes with four-piston calipers. The Z900 RS has slightly smaller 300mm diameter discs, while the Street Triple 765 R has larger 310mm discs.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes come equipped with ABS and traction control. However, the Street Triple 765 R offers additional features such as riding modes and ride-by-wire throttle control.

In terms of dimensions, the Z900 RS has a wider front tire at 120mm compared to the Street Triple's 120mm. Both bikes have the same 17-inch wheel diameter for the front and rear tires. The Z900 RS has a longer wheelbase of 1470mm compared to the Street Triple's 1405mm.

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021

The seat height of the Z900 RS is slightly higher at 835mm compared to the Street Triple's 825mm. Both bikes have a similar fuel tank capacity, with the Z900 RS having 17 liters and the Street Triple 765 R having 17.4 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Z900 RS is praised for its beautiful design, powerful engine, stable handling, strong brakes, comfortable seating position, analog gauges, and adjustable levers. On the other hand, the Street Triple 765 R is praised for its wide range of usable revs, active riding position, high stability, excellent gearbox with a quick-shifter, and first-class chassis.

As for weaknesses, the Z900 RS does not offer an optional quick-shifter, while the Street Triple 765 R is criticized for its early traction control intervention, low grip seat, and outdated screen.