Kawasaki Z900RS vs Triumph Street Triple RX

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki

Z900RS

Last listed ₹16.8 Lakh

No longer sold in India

Z900RS version

Full Z900RS page Change

Triumph

Street Triple RX

From ₹13.91 Lakh

Street Triple RX version

Full Street Triple RX page Change

Kawasaki Z900RSZ900RS · ₹16.8 Lakh

Only differences

Triumph Street Triple RXStreet Triple RX · ₹13.91 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Z900RS: ₹16.8 Lakh Street Triple RX: ₹13.91 Lakh (ahead) Street Triple RX ₹2.89 lakh cheaper

Braking Z900RS: Dual-channel ABS Street Triple RX: Dual-channel ABS

Power Z900RS: 111 PS Street Triple RX: 130 PS (ahead) Torque 98.5 vs 80 Nm

Weight Z900RS: 215 kg Street Triple RX: 168 kg Seat height 835 vs 826 mm

Pick the Street Triple RX for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 6)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹16.8 Lakh

₹13.91 Lakh

On-road in

₹18.58 Lakh

₹15.41 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹31,218 a month

₹25,884 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

111 PS

130 PS

Torque

98.5 Nm

80 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

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

10.8:1, a retro-tuned lower-compression version of the standard Z900 engine

13.25:1

Cooling

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, caliper piston count not confirmed

Double disc, 310 mm

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 250 mm

Disc, 220 mm

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel, switchable

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

Alloy, spoke-style cast wheels, retro styling, 17-inch

Alloy, 17-inch front & rear

Front Tyre Size

120/70-17

Not listed

Rear Tyre Size

180/55-17, Dunlop GPR-300 retro-pattern

Not listed

Tyre Type

Not listed

Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

41 mm inverted fork, adjustable preload

USD forks

Rear Suspension

Monoshock, preload adjustable

Monoshock

Frame Type

Trellis, high-tensile steel

Aluminium beam twin spar, die-cast rear subframe

Wheelbase (mm)

1,470 mm

1,402 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

130 mm

165 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2,100 mm

2,055 mm

Width (mm)

865 mm

792 mm

Height (mm)

1,150 mm

1,047 mm

Seat Height (mm)

835 mm

826 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

215 kg

168 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

17 litres, 2.5 litre reserve

15 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Semi-digital, analogue speedometer plus digital tachometer/tripmeter/fuel gauge, dual-dial retro cluster

Fully digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not listed

Navigation

Not listed

USB Charging

Not listed

Bluetooth/Navigation

Not listed

Optional

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Not equipped on India-spec model

Sport, Road, Rain, Rider

Traction Control

Yes, single mode, levels not specified

Yes

Quickshifter

Yes

Cruise Control

Not available

Lights

Headlight

LED, round retro-style

LED with DRL

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single-piece saddle

Stepped pillion seat

Under-Seat Storage

Reported by one source only, not corroborated, treat as unconfirmed

Not listed

Choice

Versions

1 version

Price range

₹16.8 Lakh

₹13.91 Lakh

Colours

Not listed

1 colour

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

Z900RS₹16.8 Lakh Street Triple RX₹13.91 Lakh Street Triple RX ₹2.89 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

Z900RS Z900RS against Street Triple RX Street Triple RX

City	Z900RS	Street Triple RX	Gap
Mumbai	₹19.25 Lakh	₹15.96 Lakh	Street Triple RX ₹3.29 lakh less
Pune	₹19.25 Lakh	₹15.96 Lakh	Street Triple RX ₹3.29 lakh less
New Delhi	₹18.58 Lakh	₹15.41 Lakh	Street Triple RX ₹3.17 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹20.26 Lakh	₹16.8 Lakh	Street Triple RX ₹3.46 lakh less
Chennai	₹19.25 Lakh	₹15.96 Lakh	Street Triple RX ₹3.29 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹20.26 Lakh	₹16.8 Lakh	Street Triple RX ₹3.46 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 Z900RS or the Street Triple RX?

The Street Triple RX, by ₹2.89 lakh on the versions compared here: Z900RS Z900RS at ₹16.8 Lakh against Street Triple RX Street Triple RX at ₹13.91 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.58 Lakh against ₹15.41 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Z900RS Z900RS makes 111 PS and 98.5 Nm and the Street Triple RX Street Triple RX makes 130 PS and 80 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹31,218 a month for the Z900RS and ₹25,884 for the Street Triple RX, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.