Kawasaki Z900 2020 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2020 vs Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019

The Kawasaki Z900 2020 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019 are both naked bikes that offer powerful performance and impressive features.

Starting with the engine and drive train, both bikes have inline engines with liquid cooling. The Z900 has a slightly larger engine displacement at 948cc compared to the Street Triple's 765cc. In terms of power, the Z900 produces 125.4 HP while the Street Triple has 123 HP. However, the Z900 has higher torque at 98.6 Nm compared to the Street Triple's 77 Nm. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and 4 cylinders, providing smooth and efficient power delivery.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension at the rear. The Z900 offers preload and rebound adjustment for both the front and rear suspension, while the Street Triple offers compression, preload, and rebound adjustment. The rear suspension of both bikes is made of aluminum, providing lightweight and responsive handling.

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 frames offer stability and agility, allowing for precise handling and control.

In terms of braking, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front with four-piston calipers. The Z900 has a slightly smaller front brake diameter at 300mm compared to the Street Triple's 310mm. However, the Street Triple's front brakes feature radial, monoblock technology, providing excellent stopping power. Both bikes are equipped with ABS as part of their advanced rider assistance systems.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire width of 120mm and a rear tire width of 180mm, with 17-inch diameter wheels. The Z900 has a slightly longer wheelbase at 1450mm compared to the Street Triple's 1410mm. The seat height of the Z900 is lower at 795mm, making it more accessible for shorter riders, while the Street Triple has a higher seat height at 825mm.

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019

In terms of strengths, the Z900 offers a powerful four-cylinder engine, great handling, good equipment, aggressive looks, and value for money. On the other hand, the Street Triple boasts a fantastically lively engine, high-quality standard components, a quickshifter with blipper as standard, a roaring sound, an excellent Brembo M50 brake system, ABS and traction control as standard, a sporty look, and low weight.

As for weaknesses, the Z900 has a somewhat tiring menu navigation and lacks the option for a quickshifter. The Street Triple also has somewhat complicated menu navigation.

Overall, both the Kawasaki Z900 2020 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019 are impressive naked bikes with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The Z900 offers a powerful and affordable option, while the Street Triple delivers a thrilling and sporty riding experience.

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2020 compared to Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019

Kawasaki Z900 2020
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.4 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke53.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power123 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,700 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque77 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque10,800 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 mmTravel131 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake65 degreeRake66.1 degree
TrailTrail105 mmTrail100 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, Quickshifter, 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 mmLength2,065 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,410 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 RS 2019

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019

As before, the RS top model is indeed the most desirable of the Street Triples. In addition to the usual playful handling, the super-direct Brembo brakes and the lively character of the three-cylinder engine, there is now a more bulbous mid-range, upgraded electronics as well as a Brembo M50 brake and the once again sharpened appearance. Thanks to the very sporty Pirelli Supercorsa SP V3 tyres, trackdays are indeed a serious issue, and the now standard shift assistant with blipper function greatly increases the incentive to switch to the new model. A wonderful fun machine for both country road and track!

Fantastically lively engine

high quality standard

quickshifter with blipper as standard

roaring sound

excellent Brembo M50 brake system

ABS and traction control as standard

sporty look

low weight.

somewhat complicated menu navigation

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

There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Z900 2020 and a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019 is about 7% higher. Compared to Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2019 there are more Kawasaki Z900 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 34 compared to 6. It takes less time to sell a Kawasaki Z900 with 124 days compared to 130 days for a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 46 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 and 26 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 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 RS published on 1/10/2017.

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