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Kawasaki Z650RS vs Triumph Trident 660

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki Z650RS
Triumph Trident 660

Kawasaki

Z650RS

From ₹7.83 Lakh

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Triumph

Trident 660

From ₹8.99 Lakh

Full Trident 660 page Change
Kawasaki Z650RSZ650RS · ₹7.83 Lakh
Triumph Trident 660Trident 660 · ₹8.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Z650RS: ₹7.83 Lakh (ahead) Trident 660: ₹8.99 Lakh Z650RS ₹1.16 lakh cheaper
Braking Z650RS: Dual-channel ABS Trident 660: Dual-channel ABS
Power Z650RS: 68 PS Trident 660: 79.8 bhp (ahead) Torque 64 vs 64 Nm
Weight Z650RS: 192 kg Trident 660: 189 kg Seat height 800 vs 805 mm

Pick the Z650RS for the lower price.

Pick the Trident 660 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹7.83 Lakh
₹8.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹8.74 Lakh
₹10.01 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹14,686 a month
₹16,824 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
68 PS
79.8 bhp
Torque
64 Nm
64 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve
Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve
Displacement
649 cc
660 cc
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 60 mm
74 mm x 51.1 mm
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
11.95:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet, multiplate, slip & assist clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain drive, X-ring
Top Speed
Not listed
212 kmph
Emission Standard
Not listed
BS6 Phase 2B

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper
Disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper
Disc, 255 mm, 1-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Spoke-type, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
120/70-17
120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
160/60-17
180/55-17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41mm telescopic fork, 125mm travel
Showa 41mm USD SFF-BP forks, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension
Horizontal back-link swingarm, adjustable preload, 130mm travel
Showa monoshock RSU, preload adjustable, 120-130mm travel
Frame Type
Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
Tubular steel perimeter frame
Wheelbase
1,405 mm
1,407 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
150 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,065 mm
2,020 mm
Width
800 mm
795 mm
Height
1,115 mm
1,089 mm
Seat Height
800 mm
805 mm
Kerb Weight
192 kg
189 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 litres
14 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Analogue and digital LCD: analogue speedometer and tachometer, digital odometer, 2 digital tripmeters
Fully digital
Gear Indicator
Yes
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes
Navigation
Not listed
Turn-by-turn navigation

Safety & Convenience

Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Linked Braking
K-ACT
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
Sport, Road, Rain
Cruise Control
Not listed
Yes
Quickshifter
Not listed
Yes, bi-directional

Lights

Headlight
LED
LED with DRL
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
LED, with hazard warning

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single piece seat. A flat, deeply padded one-piece retro bench shared by rider and pillion, wider than the Z650's unit, with a pillion grab rail behind it. Seat height 800 mm per Indian listings and 820 mm per Kawasaki official figures.
Stepped pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not applicable. Indian spec sheets from BikeWale and BikeDekho list no under-seat storage for the Z650RS. The space beneath the removable seat carries the factory tool kit only.
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹7.83 Lakh
₹8.99 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Z650RS₹7.83 Lakh Trident 660₹8.99 Lakh Trident 660 ₹1.16 lakh more

On-road price by city

Z650RS Z650RS against Trident 660 Trident 660

CityZ650RSTrident 660Gap
Mumbai₹9.05 Lakh₹10.37 LakhZ650RS ₹1.32 lakh less
Pune₹9.05 Lakh₹10.37 LakhZ650RS ₹1.32 lakh less
New Delhi₹8.74 Lakh₹10.01 LakhZ650RS ₹1.27 lakh less
Bengaluru₹9.52 Lakh₹10.91 LakhZ650RS ₹1.39 lakh less
Chennai₹9.05 Lakh₹10.37 LakhZ650RS ₹1.32 lakh less
Hyderabad₹9.52 Lakh₹10.91 LakhZ650RS ₹1.39 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹8.58 Lakh₹9.83 LakhZ650RS ₹1.25 lakh less
Kolkata₹8.9 Lakh₹10.19 LakhZ650RS ₹1.30 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Z650RS or the Trident 660?

The Z650RS, by ₹1.16 lakh on the versions compared here: Z650RS Z650RS at ₹7.83 Lakh against Trident 660 Trident 660 at ₹8.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹8.74 Lakh against ₹10.01 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Z650RS Z650RS makes 68 PS and 64 Nm and the Trident 660 Trident 660 makes 79.8 bhp and 64 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹14,686 a month for the Z650RS and ₹16,824 for the Trident 660, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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