Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs. Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 compared to Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	94.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	111 HP	Engine power	98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	156 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,950 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	9.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	1,699 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,340 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	880 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

A timelessly beautiful motorbike, the Z 900 RS. Its heart, the powerful and silky-smooth four-cylinder, ensures absolute riding pleasure. Even for longer rides, it offers plenty of comfort thanks to its pleasant seating position, well-padded saddle and high, wide handlebars. For those who like retro motorbikes but appreciate modern handling, the Z1 Homage is a very good choice.

authentic, beautiful retro look

very comfortable seating position

easy and comfortable to ride

no quickshifter and no driving modes (but TC adjustable)