Kawasaki Z900 2020 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2020 vs Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

When comparing the Kawasaki Z900 2020 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020, several factors come into play. Starting with the technical specifications, both bikes have an inline engine type, but the Z900 has a higher engine power of 125.4 HP compared to the Street Triple's 118 HP. However, the Street Triple has a slightly higher torque of 77 Nm compared to the Z900's 98.6 Nm. Both bikes have a fuel injection system and liquid cooling.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks in the front and a swing arm suspension in the rear. The Z900 offers adjustment options for preload and rebound in both the front and rear suspension, while the Street Triple offers additional compression adjustment. The rear suspension of both bikes is made of aluminum.

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Moving on to the chassis, the Z900 has a steel frame with a double cradle design, while the Street Triple has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design. Both bikes have double disk brakes in the front with a diameter of 300 mm for the Z900 and 310 mm for the Street Triple. The Z900 has four-piston brakes with petal technology, while the Street Triple has radial, monoblock four-piston brakes.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes offer ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control. The Z900 has a wheelbase of 1450 mm and a seat height of 795 mm, while the Street Triple has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1405 mm and a higher seat height of 825 mm. Both bikes have the same tire dimensions, with a front tire width of 120 mm and a rear tire width of 180 mm, both with a diameter of 17 inches.

Now let's consider the strengths and weaknesses of each bike. The Kawasaki Z900 2020 is praised for its powerful four-cylinder engine, great handling, good equipment, aggressive looks, and value for money. However, it is noted that the menu navigation can be somewhat tiring and the bike lacks a quickshifter option.

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 is commended for its wide usable rev range, active seating position, high stability, great gearbox with a shift assistant, and first-class chassis. However, it is mentioned that the traction control on the Street Triple regulates early, the seat has little grip, and the display is outdated.

In conclusion, both the Kawasaki Z900 2020 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Z900 offers a more powerful engine and good value for money, while the Street Triple excels in its rev range, seating position, and chassis. Ultimately, the choice between these two bikes will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2020 compared to Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020
Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.4 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke53.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power118 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque77 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque9,400 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12.65
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement765 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel115 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel140 mmTravel134 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake65 degreeRake66.5 degree
TrailTrail105 mmTrail98.3 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, 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 width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth775 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height825 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, even if the option of a quickshifter would have been a nice extra. Apart from that: great shot, Kawasaki!

powerful four-cylinder

great handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

Menu navigation somewhat tiring

missing quickshifter option

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

The Street Triple R is well equipped for the occasional track day and delivers good performance. This is where the lively three-cylinder engine really comes into its own. But the agile Triumph is also great fun on country roads, as long as you keep it revved up. All in all, the clear price-performance winner of the Street Triple range.

Wide usable rev range

active seating position

high stability

great gearbox with shift assistant

first-class chassis.

Traction control regulates early

seat with little grip

display outdated

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Triumph Street Triple 765 R

There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Z900 2020 and a Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 34. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Street Triple 765 R with 69 days compared to 124 days for the Kawasaki Z900. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 46 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 and 15 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 765 R since model year 2017. The first review for the Kawasaki Z900 was published on 11/11/2016 and now has more than 93,200 views. This compares to more than 58,400 views for the first review on Triumph Street Triple 765 R published on 10/01/2017.

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