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Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Speed 400

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg
Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z6504
  2. Triumph Speed 4002
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestTriumph Speed 400170 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Most ground clearanceTriumph Speed 400158 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Z65068 PS
Triumph Speed 40040 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z650200 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z650188 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z650130 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650Triumph Speed 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanTriumph · United Kingdom
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank15 L13 L
On a full tank—~390 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc398 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm158 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,377 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z650 or Triumph Speed 400?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z650 or Triumph Speed 400: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Triumph Speed 400 if lightest, most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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