Head to head
Two bikes, one honest table.
The highlight marks the better number in each row, and the tally at the bottom counts them. Numbers are the start of a decision, not the end of one, which is why both verdicts sit beside the chart.
Kawasaki
Z900RS
Triumph
Street Triple 765 RS
Engine
Liquid-cooled 948cc inline four, DOHC, 16 valves
Liquid-cooled 765cc inline triple, DOHC, 12 valves
Power
115 hp
130 hp
Torque
98 Nm
80 Nm
Wet weight
216 kg
188 kg
Power to weight
53.2 hp/100 kg
69.1 hp/100 kg
Seat height
833 mm
835 mm
Fuel
17 L
15 L
Base MSRP
$12,899
$13,545
Jun's rating
8.8 / 10
9.0 / 10
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS wins 4 of 7 measurable rows.Highlight marks the better number, not the better bike.
Feel, not spec sheet
Jun's six-axis read
Kawasaki Z900RS
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Kawasaki Z900RS
“If you want a classic that rides like a modern bike, this is the one. The four-cylinder howl is the bonus.”
Full reviewTriumph Street Triple 765 RS
“The most complete middleweight naked money can buy. It costs what it costs because nothing on it is a compromise.”
Full review