Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

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Overview - Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Technical Specifications Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017
Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore97.6 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power97 HPEngine power111 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque112 NmTorque98.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,950 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,200 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel120 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake67.3 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail90.8 mmTrail98 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter255 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

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 width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,105 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth745 mmWidth845 mm
HeightHeight1,030 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

Triumph Thruxton 1200 2017

Even though the Thruxton 1200 is supposed to be the sporty model of the retro line, the normal model was designed to be refreshingly suitable for everyday use and thus harmonious - the sportier Thruxton 1200 R serves the true retro racers anyway. This leaves a powerful engine that revs heartily, a good-natured braking system, a somewhat elongated but sufficiently comfortable seating position and inconspicuously packaged electronic features in a motorbike that visually trumps with reminiscences of the good old days without being embarrassing. Triumph has also done an excellent job with the Thruxton 1200!

Successful cafe racer look

powerful engine

pleasantly controllable braking system

inconspicuous electronic features

Somewhat elongated seating position

suspension spring preload adjustable only at the rear

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Thruxton 1200 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

Price Triumph Thruxton 1200

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Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

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