Kawasaki Z900
125 hp, 948 cc, 210 kg2017 - 2019
Triumph Speed Triple R
140 hp, 1050 cc2016
MetricUS
EngineKawasaki Z900Triumph Speed Triple R
Displacement948 cc1050 cc
Max power125 hp (@9 500 RPM)140 hp (@9 500 RPM)
Max torque98 Nm (@7 700 RPM)112 Nm (@7 850 RPM)
Redline10 500 RPM10 000 RPM
Idling speed1 100 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-3
Compression11.80:112.25:1
Oil capacity4.00 litre3.50 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EIA-9NGK CR8EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1612
Bore73.4 mm79.0 mm
Stroke56.0 mm71.4 mm
Weight to power1.68 kg/hp
Power to weight595 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS12V - 12Ah
GearboxKawasaki Z900Triumph Speed Triple R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeX ring
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.6271.75
Final drive2.9332.333
1. gear2.692 (97 km/h)2.733 (108 km/h)
2. gear2.059 (127 km/h)1.947 (152 km/h)
3. gear1.65 (158 km/h)1.545 (191 km/h)
4. gear1.409 (185 km/h)1.292 (229 km/h)
5. gear1.222 (214 km/h)1.154 (256 km/h)
6. gear1.034 (253 km/h)1.074 (275 km/h)
ChasisKawasaki Z900Triumph Speed Triple R
Frame typeTubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steelAluminium beam twin­spar
Front susp.41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel)Ohlins 43mm NIX30 USD, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel)Öhlins TTX36 twin tube Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel
Dyno chart of 2017 Kawasaki Z900