Kawasaki Z900
125 hp, 948 cc, 463 lbs2017 - 2019
Triumph Speed Triple R
140 hp, 1050 cc2016
EngineKawasaki Z900Triumph Speed Triple R
Displacement948 cc1050 cc
Max power125 hp (@9 500 RPM)140 hp (@9 500 RPM)
Max torque72 lb ft (@7 700 RPM)82 lb ft (@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 capacity3.79 quart3.31 quart
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 power3.70 lbs/hp
Power to weight674 hp/2500lbs
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 (60 mph)2.733 (67 mph)
2. gear2.059 (79 mph)1.947 (94 mph)
3. gear1.65 (98 mph)1.545 (119 mph)
4. gear1.409 (115 mph)1.292 (142 mph)
5. gear1.222 (133 mph)1.154 (159 mph)
6. gear1.034 (157 mph)1.074 (171 mph)
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, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel)Öhlins TTX36 twin tube Monoshock, 5.12 in travel
Dyno chart of 2017 Kawasaki Z900