Kawasaki Z900 vs Triumph Thruxton RS Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Z900 and Triumph Thruxton RS, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Kawasaki Z900 priced at RM 43,900 while the Triumph Thruxton RS Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 90,200. Comparing the technical specifications, Triumph Thruxton RS engine displacement is 1200 while the Kawasaki Z900 houses a 948 engine.

Brand	Kawasaki Malaysia	Triumph Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 43,900 Kawasaki Z900 Price	N/A
Variant	Kawasaki Z900 Standard	Thruxton RS Cafe racer
User Rating	4.6 Z900 reviews	4.73 Thruxton RS reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Super Sport Super Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia	Cafe Racer Cafe Racer Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	948 cc	1200 cc
Maximum Power	123 hp	103 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 8,800 Installment : RM 512 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

DP RM 18,000 Installment : RM 1,054 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

Kawasaki Z900 Slant Rear View Full Image

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Triumph Thruxton RS Slant Front View Full Image

Triumph Thruxton RS Slant Rear View Full Image

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.6/5 5 reviews	4.73/5 11 reviews
User Review Comparison	Limited luggage capacity, lots of vibration As a touring bike, the Kawasaki Z900 comes with very limited luggage capacity. The small pillion seat and sprung-up tail are not ideal for attaching... Read More R Rachel Aug 21, 2025 for Kawasaki Z900	glorious edition of cafe racer model from Triumph I simply got lured at this ravishing café racer from Triumph. In fact, I got fascinated to that extent that I decided to go for it. Must say this... Read More A Aswab Oct 08, 2025 for Triumph Thruxton RS

From The Experts

Things we like	Dynamic Sugomi design exudes aggressive aesthetics Powerful 948cc engine for thrilling performance Local assembly enhances affordability and accessibility Read More	Elegant design Dynamic handling Read More
Things we don't like	Limited electronic riding aids compared to rivals Read More	Stiff ride quality Pricey to buy and maintain Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	948 cc	1200 cc
Maximum Power	123 hp	103 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 L	14.5 L
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, SOHC
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	12.066:1
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	73.4 mm x 56 mm	97.6 mm x 80 mm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Maximum Torque	98.6 Nm	112 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7700 rpm	4250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	7500 rpm
Valve Configuration	--	SOHC

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Cafe Racer
Width	825 mm	745 mm
Seating Capacity	2	1
Kerb Weight	212 kg	--
Seat Height	820 mm	810 mm
Length	2070 mm	--
Height	1080 mm	1030 mm
Wheel Base	1455 mm	1415 mm
Dry Weight	--	197 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	EFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	USD
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Twin Shocks

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	160/60 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport, Road Sport, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Shutter Lock	No	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No