Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Kawasaki Z900 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

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Overview - Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Kawasaki Z900 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021
Kawasaki Z900 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore97.6 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power111 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque112 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 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 suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

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

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake22.3 degreeRake65 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction controlAdvanced 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
LengthLength2,099 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth778 mmWidth865 mm
HeightHeight1,097 mmHeight1,150 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,413 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height809 mmSeat Height835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)215 kg
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 Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

The better is the enemy of the good, this saying once again proves to be impressively true in the case of the new Triumph Speed Twin. The British have worked on the weak points of the predecessor and thus turned the classic beauty into a real riding machine that does not have to hide from modern naked bikes. Unfortunately, tall riders cannot enjoy the small 1200 quite as easily as riders under 1.85 metres. Be that as it may, the Speed Twin is the perfect modern classic motorbike for me - it combines classic looks with modern handling like no other motorbike on the market today.

Superb engine

quality workmanship and material feel

torque in every situation

playful handling

good chassis

high-performance brakes

Strong heat development under the driver

a little too petite for tall pilots

large turning circle

Kawasaki Z900 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Kawasaki Z900 RS 50th Anniversary 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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