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Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs. Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 compared to Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021
Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016
Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021
Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021
Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016
Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore73.4 mmBore107.1 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke94.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power98 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,200 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque156 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque2,950 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement1,699 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

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 diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,340 mm
WidthWidth865 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,615 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height700 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

A timelessly beautiful motorbike, the Z 900 RS. Its heart, the powerful and silky-smooth four-cylinder, ensures absolute riding pleasure. Even for longer rides, it offers plenty of comfort thanks to its pleasant seating position, well-padded saddle and high, wide handlebars. For those who like retro motorbikes but appreciate modern handling, the Z1 Homage is a very good choice.

authentic, beautiful retro look

very comfortable seating position

easy and comfortable to ride

no quickshifter and no driving modes (but TC adjustable)

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Model year
Current average market prices

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