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Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012 vs. Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010

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Overview - Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012 compared to Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010
Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012
Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke71.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power131 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
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
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

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,115 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth780 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,429 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2010

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 Z 1000 Black Edition vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Price Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Model year
Current average market prices

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