Triumph Street Triple 765 RS versus Kawasaki Z 900

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Naked

Kawasaki Z 900

Naked

Is 2,100 euros extra for the RS worth it?

The new Triumph Street Triple 756 RS costs 12,295 euros, exactly 2,100 euros more than its little sister Street Triple 765 R. What can the RS do better, is the surcharge justified and in general: Is the 765 RS a good... weiter

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS im Test

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The small, green leprechaun in new freshness

Since 2017, Kawasaki has had a real bestseller in its range with the Z 900. But the years pass, and the customers demand once again a facelift of the crisp naked bike. Ideally, a facelift serves to strengthen the strengths... weiter

Kawasaki Z 900 (2020)

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

Built von 2020 bis 2024~

RRP 12.495 €

RRP 10.295 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Famous engine with strong performance and elasticity
high-quality brakes
super-precise chassis
tons of driving fun
fully equipped incl. lean angle sensors

Pros:

Powerful engine
Precise chassis
Easy-to-control brakes
Value for money

Cons:

Radiator protection in need of improvement
Cockpit reflects and could be a bit brighter

Cons:

Pillion comfort
Partial operation

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.399 mm
Length : 2.065 mm Height : 1.064 mm
Seat : 836 mm
Weight : 188 kg

Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length : 2.070 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 212 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 765 ccm
Hub: 53 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 948 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 241 km/h
Performance: 130 HP at 12.000 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 9.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 278 km

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 99 NM bei 7.700 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 315 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Double bridge frame (aluminum)

Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm Upside-Down Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable compression and rebound damping and adjustable preload (travel 115 mm)

Rear suspension:
Öhlins STX40 piggyback reservoir monoshock, adjustable compression and rebound damping and preload adjustment (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)

Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Brakes

Front brake
Two 310 mm floating brake discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, cornering ABS, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single 220 mm brake disc, Brembo single-piston caliper (∅ 220 mm)

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 250 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The Streety 765 RS is an insanely good bike with many strengths and few weaknesses. It delivers tons of driving pleasure and impresses with a handling that even a Speed Triple 1200 RS has to fit into. Whether it has to be the RS or whether the R is enough, you can't say objectively. If you have to pay attention to your wallet, you will certainly be happy with the R. However, if you can afford the RS, you should help yourself there. The RS is actually a little better in some things and, above all, more noble in appearance. An absolute dream motorcycle!

Once again, we received the test machine from Q-Bike, the Triumph flagship store in Hamburg, for this test. At Q-Bike, both the RS and the R are ready for a hearty ride. So if you are still undecided which one it should be - just go to Q-Bike and at least look at or ride both machines. But beware: If you test drive the RS, you are acutely endangered...

Good - if you like athletes

What remains? At 9,845 euros, the Kawasaki Z 900 of the 2020 vintage has become more expensive, but with its electronic equipment it has also become considerably more valuable, especially in the area of security. She has lost nothing of her qualities – at least for sporty riders.

However, it is a very animating motorcycle: the bike appeals to the rider on an emotional level. Only the message is always the same: finally turn to the stop! If you like this and don't need a socioseat, you have a fully everyday athlete colleague here. If this is too hectic, the new features will not convince you either.

The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.