Triumph Street Twin 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Triumph Street Twin 2018
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Vue d’ensemble - Triumph Street Twin 2018 vs Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
The Triumph Street Twin 2018 and the Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 are both naked bikes that offer unique features and performance.
Starting with the engine and drivetrain, the Street Twin 2018 is equipped with an in-line crankpin offset engine that delivers 55 horsepower and 80 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the Z650 RS 2022 features an in-line engine that produces 68.2 horsepower and 65.7 Nm of torque. Both bikes have fuel injection systems, liquid cooling, and 2 cylinders. However, the Street Twin has a larger displacement of 900ccm compared to the Z650 RS's 649ccm.
In terms of suspension, both bikes have telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspensions at the rear. The Street Twin has a dual shock rear shock absorber with preload adjustment, while the Z650 RS features a monoshock rear shock absorber with preload adjustment.
Triumph Street Twin 2018
In terms of chassis, both bikes have steel frames. However, the Street Twin has a central tube frame, while the Z650 RS has a tubular frame.
When it comes to braking, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 310mm for the Street Twin and 300mm for the Z650 RS. Both bikes also have double piston brake calipers.
In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes are equipped with ABS.
Moving on to dimensions and weights, the Street Twin has a front tire width of 100mm and a diameter of 18 inches, while the Z650 RS has a front tire width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The rear tire width is 150mm for the Street Twin and 160mm for the Z650 RS, both with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is slightly longer for the Street Twin at 1415mm compared to the Z650 RS's 1410mm. The seat height is lower for the Street Twin at 750mm compared to the Z650 RS's 820mm. The fuel tank capacity is also larger for the Z650 RS at 15 liters compared to the Street Twin's 12 liters.
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
In terms of strengths, the Street Twin 2018 offers a powerful engine with plenty of torque in the middle range, good brakes, pleasant ergonomics, current electronic features, a smooth clutch, and an authentic look. It is also considered a fair offer in its class. On the other hand, the Z650 RS 2022 boasts a perfectly realized retro design, analogue displays, a lively engine, accessible handling, powerful brakes, comfortable ergonomics, adjustable levers, and is a real eye-catcher.
As for weaknesses, the Street Twin 2018 is noted to have a brake that requires manual force and fittings with a small digital field. On the other hand, the Z650 RS 2022 is criticized for having a slightly softer sound.
Overall, both the Triumph Street Twin 2018 and the Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 have their own unique strengths and weaknesses, making them suitable for different riders with varying preferences.
Caractéristiques techniques Triumph Street Twin 2018 par rapport à Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Avantages et inconvénients en comparaison
Avantages et inconvénients en comparaison
Triumph Street Twin 2018
La nouvelle Triumph Street Twin poursuit habilement l'histoire du succès du modèle précédent, au lieu de changements radicaux, on a apporté des améliorations ciblées au moteur, aux freins, au châssis et à l'ergonomie. L'énorme augmentation de puissance de 10 ch est certes appréciable, mais le caractère particulier de ce deux cylindres en ligne à fort couple se ressent toujours plutôt à moyen régime. A cela s'ajoutent un look et une allure améliorés pour un prix à peine plus élevé. Ceux qui ont trop d'argent dans leur porte-monnaie peuvent de toute façon améliorer et personnaliser leur Street Twin avec près de 140 accessoires d'origine.
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Avec la RS, Kawasaki prouve qu'elle maîtrise l'art des motos rétro. On oublie tout de suite que sous la jolie robe se cache la Z650 normale, car grâce aux bons détails, le design rétro s'est imposé de manière convaincante. En selle, on se réjouit de l'accessibilité que l'on connaît de sa sœur technique. Une moto rétro qui fera le bonheur des débutants comme des motards expérimentés !
Comparaison des prix Prix moyen du marché Triumph Street Twin vs Kawasaki Z650 RS
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Street Twin 2018 and a Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 is about 4% higher. A Triumph Street Twin 2018 experiences a loss of 160 USD in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 300 USD for a Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022. Compared to Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 there are less Triumph Street Twin 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 5 compared to 34. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Street Twin with 108 days compared to 146 days for a Kawasaki Z650 RS. Since model year 2016 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the Triumph Street Twin and 12 reviews for the Kawasaki Z650 RS since model year 2022. The first review for the Triumph Street Twin was published on 12/11/2015 and now has more than 45,200 views. This compares to more than 39,300 views for the first review on Kawasaki Z650 RS published on 9/27/2021.
