2008 Kawasaki Z 1000 vs 2023 Triumph Speed Triple 1200RS

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 Kawasaki Z 1000 2008 Kawasaki Z 1000

Naked bike

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
127 hp / 92.7 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
238 km/h / 148 mph
Weight
221 kg / 487.2 lbs
2023 Triumph Speed Triple 1200RS 2023 Triumph Speed Triple 1200RS

Naked bike

Engine
In-line three, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
436.5 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-5 configurable riding modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Keyless.
Year2007 - 08-
ColoursMetallic Diablo BlackSapphire Black, Matte Silver Ice, Baja Orange
Make ModelKawasaki Z 1000-
Dimensions
Width (in.)30.7 inches31.2 inches
Width (mm)780 mm792 mm
Height (in.)41.9 inches42.9 inches
Height (mm)1,064 mm1089 mm
Length (in.)82.3 inches80.9 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)6.3 inches-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches32.7 inches
Seat Height (mm)820 mm830 mm
Wheelbase (in.)56.9 inches56.9 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,445 mm1445 mm
Length (mm)2,090 mm2055 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)160 mm-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in830 mm / 32.7 in.
Wheelbase1420 mm / 55.9 in1445 mm / 56.9 in.
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in-
Height1055 mm / 41.5 in1089 mm / 42.9 in.
Length2080 mm / 81.9 in2055 mm / 80.9 in.
Width770 mm / 30.3 in792 mm / 31.2 in.
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)205-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.02 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-3.80 litres
Dry Weight (lbs.)452.0 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.90 gallons4.10 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)221 198.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)18.54 litres15.50 litres
Wet Weight (lbs.)-436.5 pounds
Dry Weight198 kg / 436.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal15.50 litres / 4.10 US gallons
Wet Weight221 kg / 487.2 lbs198.0 kg / 436.5 lbs
Performance
Top Speed238 km/h / 148 mph-
Max Power127 hp / 92.7 kW @ 10000 rpm-
Max Torque95.6 Nm / 70.5 ft/ lbs @ 8000 rpm124.8 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.0 ft.lbs) @ 9000 Revolutions"
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.3 sec / 122 mph-
Engine
CO2-149.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (cc)953.00 cc1160.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.2 x 50.9 mm90.0 x 60.8 mm
Displacement (ci)58.15 cubic inches70.78 cubic inches
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-strokeIn-line three, four-stroke
Fuel ControlDOHCDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.0 inches3.5 x 2.4 inches
Displacement953 cc / 58.1 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.-
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI, Keihin 36mm throttle body x4Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Bore x Stroke77.2 x 50.9 mm-
Compression Ratio11.2:113.2:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Exhaust-Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption18.9 km/lit6.43 litres/100 km (15.6 km/l or 36.58 mpg)
Fuel Induction4x 38mm throttle bodies-
IgnitionDigital -
LubricationWet sump-
Spark PlugNGK, CR9EK-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedWet. multi-plate, slip
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary Drive-X-ring chain
Transmission / Drive6 Speed -
Chassis
Trail (in.)-4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-4.7 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-4.7 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-120 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-120 mm
Trail (mm)-105 mm
Frame TypeSteel, Backbone frameAluminum twin spar,. bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Suspension - Front41mm cartridge fork, rebound, spring preload adjustableOhlins 43 mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping
Suspension - RearUni-Trak, rebound spring preload adjustableÖhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with preload, rebound and compression damping
Rake25°23.9°
Trail102 mm / 4.0 in105 mm / 4.1 in.
Wheel Travel - Front-120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear-120 mm / 4.7 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-5 inch TFT color instruments
Lighting system-All-LED lighting. with self-cancelling indicators
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)10.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)268 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.5 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)216 mm-
Brakes - Front2x 300mm 4 piston calipersDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Brembo.
Brakes - RearSingle 292mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Brembo.
Rims-Cast Aluminum. Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V3 tyres.
Tyres - Front120/70 R17120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/50 R17-