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Kawasaki Z900 vs Triumph Street Triple R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki Z900
Triumph Street Triple R

Kawasaki

Z900

From ₹9.99 Lakh

Full Z900 page Change

Triumph

Street Triple R

From ₹10.86 Lakh

Full Street Triple R page Change
Kawasaki Z900Z900 · ₹9.99 Lakh
Triumph Street Triple RStreet Triple R (Phantom Black / Pure White) · ₹10.86 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Z900: ₹9.99 Lakh (ahead) Street Triple R: ₹10.86 Lakh Z900 ₹87,300 cheaper
Braking Z900: Dual-channel ABS Street Triple R: Dual-channel ABS
Power Z900: 123.6 bhp (ahead) Street Triple R: 120 hp Torque 98.6 vs 80 Nm
Weight Z900: 212 kg Street Triple R: 168 kg Seat height 820 vs 826 mm
Versions Z900: 1 Street Triple R: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Z900 for the lower price and more power.

Pick the Street Triple R for more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹9.99 Lakh
₹10.86 Lakh
On-road in
₹11.11 Lakh
₹12.07 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹29,521 a month
₹32,066 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
123.6 bhp
120 hp
Torque
98.6 Nm
80 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
948 cc
765 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Inline-Four, DOHC, 16 Valves
Liquid-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve
Bore x Stroke
73.4 mm x 56 mm
78 mm x 53.4 mm
Compression Ratio
11.8:1
13.25:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper
Assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain drive, X-ring

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston caliper
Double disc, 310 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper
Disc, 220 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel, switchable
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front and rear
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
120/70-17, radial, tubeless
120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-17, radial, tubeless
180/55-17
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm inverted fork, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 120mm travel
Showa 41mm USD SF-BPF forks, preload adjustable, 115mm travel
Rear Suspension
Horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 140mm travel
Showa piggyback reservoir monoshock, preload adjustable, 133.5mm travel
Frame Type
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Aluminium beam twin spar, die-cast rear subframe
Wheelbase
1,450-1,455 mm, sources vary
1,402 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,065-2,070 mm
2,055 mm
Width
825-830 mm
792 mm
Height
1,075-1,080 mm
1,047 mm
Seat Height
820-830 mm, sources vary
826 mm
Kerb Weight
212 kg
168 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 litres, 2.6 litre reserve
15 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch color TFT digital
Fully digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes, Rideology app, call/SMS alerts
Not listed
Navigation
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging
Unconfirmed, likely absent
Not listed
Bluetooth/Navigation
Not listed
Optional

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Rain, Road, Sport, possibly a 4th Rider mode, sources disagree on count
Sport, Road, Rain, Rider (configurable)
Traction Control
Yes, levels not specified
Yes
Quickshifter
Yes, standard
Yes, bi-directional
Cruise Control
Yes
Not available

Lights

Headlight
LED with projector
LED with DRL
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED, DRLs present
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split, with pillion grab rail
Stepped pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
No
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹9.99 Lakh
₹10.86 Lakh – ₹11.16 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
3 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

Z900₹9.99 Lakh Street Triple R (Phantom Black / Pure White)₹10.86 Lakh Street Triple R ₹87,300 more

On-road price by city

Z900 Z900 against Street Triple R Street Triple R (Phantom Black / Pure White)

CityZ900Street Triple RGap
Mumbai₹11.51 Lakh₹12.5 LakhZ900 ₹99,260 less
Pune₹11.51 Lakh₹12.5 LakhZ900 ₹99,260 less
New Delhi₹11.11 Lakh₹12.07 LakhZ900 ₹95,768 less
Bengaluru₹12.11 Lakh₹13.15 LakhZ900 ₹1.04 lakh less
Chennai₹11.51 Lakh₹12.5 LakhZ900 ₹99,260 less
Hyderabad₹12.11 Lakh₹13.15 LakhZ900 ₹1.04 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹10.91 Lakh₹11.85 LakhZ900 ₹94,022 less
Kolkata₹11.31 Lakh₹12.29 LakhZ900 ₹97,514 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 Z900 or the Street Triple R?

The Z900, by ₹87,300 on the versions compared here: Z900 Z900 at ₹9.99 Lakh against Street Triple R Street Triple R (Phantom Black / Pure White) at ₹10.86 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹11.11 Lakh against ₹12.07 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Z900 Z900 makes 123.6 bhp and 98.6 Nm and the Street Triple R Street Triple R (Phantom Black / Pure White) makes 120 hp and 80 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹29,521 a month for the Z900 and ₹32,066 for the Street Triple R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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