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Kawasaki Z900 vs Triumph Speed 400

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

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 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 Z9004
  2. Triumph Speed 4003
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestTriumph Speed 400170 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm
  • 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 Z900125 PS
Triumph Speed 40040 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Triumph 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 tank17 L13 L
On a full tank—~390 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc398 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm790 mm
Ground clearance140 mm158 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,377 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 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 Z900 or Triumph Speed 400?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Triumph Speed 400: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Triumph Speed 400 if lightest, lowest seat 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.