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Kawasaki Z900 vs Triumph Trident 800

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki Z900

Kawasaki

Z900

From ₹9.99 Lakh

Full Z900 page Change

Triumph

Trident 800

From ₹10.95 Lakh

Full Trident 800 page Change
Kawasaki Z900Z900 · ₹9.99 Lakh
Triumph Trident 800Trident 800 · ₹10.95 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Z900: ₹9.99 Lakh (ahead) Trident 800: ₹10.95 Lakh Z900 ₹96,000 cheaper
Braking Z900: Dual-channel ABS Trident 800: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Mileage Z900: Not published Trident 800: 21.3 kmpl Claimed
Power Z900: 123.6 bhp (ahead) Trident 800: 115 PS Torque 98.6 vs 84 Nm
Weight Z900: 212 kg Trident 800: 198 kg Seat height 820 vs 810 mm

Pick the Z900 for the lower price and more power.

Pick the Trident 800 for cornering abs.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹9.99 Lakh
₹10.95 Lakh
On-road in
₹11.11 Lakh
₹12.16 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹29,521 a month
₹32,320 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
123.6 bhp
115 PS
Torque
98.6 Nm
84 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
21.3 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
948 cc
798 cc
Engine
Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Inline-Four, DOHC, 16 Valves
Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12-valve
Bore x Stroke
73.4 mm x 56 mm
Not listed
Compression Ratio
11.8:1
Not listed
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Not listed
Gears
6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper
Not listed
Drivetrain
Chain Drive
Chain final drive

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Dual Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston caliper
Disc, 310 mm
Rear Brakes
Disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper
Disc, 220 mm
Braking System
Dual Channel, switchable
Dual-channel ABS with cornering ABS
Wheels
Alloy, 17-inch front and rear
Cast aluminium alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre
120/70-17, radial, tubeless
120/70-17
Rear Tyre
180/55-17, radial, tubeless
180/55-17
Front Suspension
41 mm inverted fork, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 120mm travel
Showa 41mm USD forks, 120mm travel, adjustable
Rear Suspension
Horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 140mm travel
Showa monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 130mm travel
Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Tubular steel perimeter frame
Wheelbase
1,450-1,455 mm, sources vary
1,402 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
Not listed

Dimensions & Storage

Length
2,065-2,070 mm
Not listed
Width
825-830 mm
815 mm
Height
1,075-1,080 mm
1,088 mm
Seat Height
820-830 mm, sources vary
810 mm
Kerb Weight
212 kg
198 kg
Fuel Tank
17 litres, 2.6 litre reserve
14 litres
Seat Type
Split, with pillion grab rail
Not listed
Storage
No
Yes, with storage light

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Rain, Road, Sport, possibly a 4th Rider mode, sources disagree on count
3 riding modes
Traction Control
Yes, levels not specified
Cornering traction control
Quickshifter
Yes, standard
Triumph Shift Assist
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
5-inch color TFT digital
3.5-inch TFT colour touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes, Rideology app, call/SMS alerts
Yes
Navigation
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging
Unconfirmed, likely absent
Not listed

Lights

Headlights
LED with projector
Round LED headlamp
Tail Lights
LED
Not listed
Turn Indicators
LED, DRLs present
Self-cancelling LED indicators

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹9.99 Lakh
₹10.95 Lakh – ₹11.1 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 Trident 800₹10.95 Lakh Trident 800 ₹96,000 more

On-road price by city

Z900 Z900 against Trident 800 Trident 800

CityZ900Trident 800Gap
Mumbai₹11.51 Lakh₹12.6 LakhZ900 ₹1.09 lakh less
Pune₹11.51 Lakh₹12.6 LakhZ900 ₹1.09 lakh less
New Delhi₹11.11 Lakh₹12.16 LakhZ900 ₹1.05 lakh less
Bengaluru₹12.11 Lakh₹13.26 LakhZ900 ₹1.15 lakh less
Chennai₹11.51 Lakh₹12.6 LakhZ900 ₹1.09 lakh less
Hyderabad₹12.11 Lakh₹13.26 LakhZ900 ₹1.15 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹10.91 Lakh₹11.94 LakhZ900 ₹1.03 lakh less
Kolkata₹11.31 Lakh₹12.38 LakhZ900 ₹1.07 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 Z900 or the Trident 800?

The Z900, by ₹96,000 on the versions compared here: Z900 Z900 at ₹9.99 Lakh against Trident 800 Trident 800 at ₹10.95 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹11.11 Lakh against ₹12.16 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Z900 Z900 makes 123.6 bhp and 98.6 Nm and the Trident 800 Trident 800 makes 115 PS and 84 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹29,521 a month for the Z900 and ₹32,320 for the Trident 800, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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