Kawasaki Z 900 versus Triumph Speed Triple

Kawasaki Z 900

Naked

Triumph Speed Triple

Naked

The small, green leprechaun in new freshness

Since 2017, Kawasaki has had a real bestseller in its range with the Z 900. But the years pass, and the customers demand once again a facelift of the crisp naked bike. Ideally, a facelift serves to strengthen the strengths... weiter

Kawasaki Z 900 (2020)

Gallery

Speed Triple

Kein Testbericht verfügbar

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2020 bis 2024~

Built von 2005 bis 2011

RRP 10.295 €

RRP

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Powerful engine
Precise chassis
Easy-to-control brakes
Value for money

Pros:

Cons:

Pillion comfort
Partial operation

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length : 2.070 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 212 kg

Wheelbase: 1.437 mm
Length : 2.086 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 828 mm
Weight : 219 kg

Engine

Motor design: Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 948 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.050 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 99 NM bei 7.700 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 315 km

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 132 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 110 NM bei 7.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)

Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Frame type:
Bridges (aluminium)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 250 mm)

Rear brake
Disk

Good - if you like athletes

What remains? At 9,845 euros, the Kawasaki Z 900 of the 2020 vintage has become more expensive, but with its electronic equipment it has also become considerably more valuable, especially in the area of security. She has lost nothing of her qualities – at least for sporty riders.

However, it is a very animating motorcycle: the bike appeals to the rider on an emotional level. Only the message is always the same: finally turn to the stop! If you like this and don't need a socioseat, you have a fully everyday athlete colleague here. If this is too hectic, the new features will not convince you either.

The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.