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Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019 vs. Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019 compared to Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021
Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019
Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore73.4 mmBore97.6 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke80 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power100 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpm
TorqueTorque98.5 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque4,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12
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
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
TravelTravel140 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeCentral tube
RakeRake65 degreeRake22.3 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyMonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, 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 width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,099 mm
WidthWidth845 mmWidth778 mm
HeightHeight1,190 mmHeight1,097 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,413 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height809 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)216 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity14.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED daytime running lights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Model year
Current average market prices

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