2018 Triumph Thruxton 1200R vs 2023 Kawasaki Z 650RS

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Triumph Thruxton 1200R 2018 Triumph Thruxton 1200R

Classic

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
71.5 kW / 96 hp @ 6750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
454.2 pounds
2023 Kawasaki Z 650RS 2023 Kawasaki Z 650RS

Classic

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
412.3 pounds
Full Specifications
General
CommentsRide By Wire. Switchable traction control.Smartphone Connectivity.
Year2017 - 18-
ColoursSilver, black, redMetallic Moondust Gray/Ebony
Make ModelTriumph Thruxton 1200R-
Warranty2 year unlimited milage12 Month Limited Warranty
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (mm)-124 mm
Seat Height (in.)31.9 inches31.5 inches
Seat Height (mm)810 mm800 mm
Length (mm)2,150 mm2065 mm
Wheelbase (in.)55.7 inches55.3 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)-4.9 inches
Width (in.)29.3 inches30.1 inches
Height (in.)40.6 inches43.9 inches
Height (mm)1,030 mm1115 mm
Wheelbase (mm)1,415 mm1405 mm
Width (mm)745 mm765 mm
Length (in.)84.6 inches81.3 inches
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in800 mm / 31.5 in.
Wheelbase1415 mm / 55.7 in1405 mm / 55.3 in.
Height1030 mm / 40.6 in without mirrors1115 mm / 43.9 in.
Length2105 mm / 82.9 in2065 mm / 81.3 in.
Width745 mm / 29.3 in765 mm / 30.1 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-187.0 kg
Dry Weight (lbs.)454.2 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)206-
Fuel Capacity (l)14.50 litres15.14 litres
Oil Capacity (l)4.50 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)0.30 quarts-
Wet Weight (lbs.)-412.3 pounds
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.83 gallons4.00 US gallons
Dry Weight203.2 kg / 448 lbs-
Fuel Capacity12.5 Litres / 3.8 US Gal / 2.7 Imp gal15.14 litres / 4.00 US gallons
Wet Weight-187.0 kg / 412.3 lbs
Performance
Maximum RPM-12500
Max Power71.5 kW / 96 hp @ 6750 rpm-
Max Torque111.9 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.6 lb-ft. @ 4950 rpm65.7 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4709 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (cc)-649.0 cc
Displacement (ci)-39.60 cubic inches
Engine TypeTwin, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.8 x 3.1 inches3.3 x 2.4 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)97.6 x 80.0 mm83.0 x 60.0 mm
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CO2106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)103.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement1200 cc / 73.2 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, 270° crank angle parallel-Twin, SOCH, 4 valves per cylinderDie-cast aluminium cylinder and lightweight coated pistons
Fuel SystemInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injectionInjection. DFI® with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
Bore x Stroke97.6 x 80 mm-
Compression Ratio11.0:110.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
EmissionsEURO 4 Compliant, CO2 - 106.0 g/km-
Engine Lubrication-Forced lubrication, semi dry sump
ExhaustBrushed stainless steel 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers-
Fuel Consumption4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg)4.44 litres/100 km (22.5 km/l or 52.98 mpg)
Fuel InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection-
IgnitionDigital electronicTCBI with electronic advance
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate assist clutchAssist and Slipper Clutch
Final DriveChain, X-ringChain   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary DriveO ring chainSealed chain
Transmission / Drive6 Speed-
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.6 inches3.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm130 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches5.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm124 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches4.9 inches
Trail (mm)91 mm100 mm
Frame TypeTubular steel cradle, Twin-sided, aluminum swingarm Clear anodizedTrellis, high-tensile steel
Suspension - FrontShowa 43mm USD big piston forks, fully adjustable41 mm telescopic fork
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Öhlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoirHorizontal Back-link with preload adjustment
Rake22.8°24.0°
SeatSingle bullet seat set-up with painted seat cowl-
Trail90.8 mm / 3.57 in100 mm / 3.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in124 mm / 4.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in130 mm / 5.1 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Dual-dial instrumentation with multi-function LCD screen
Lighting systemLED DRL HeadlightRound LED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm Floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABSDouble disc. Petal-type rotors with two-piston calipers. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm disc, 2-piston axial floating caliper, ABSSingle disc. Petal disc. Single-piston. ABS.
RimsSpoked, aluminum rimsSpoke-style cast wheels. Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 - Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear160/60 ZR17 - Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa-
Wheels - Front32-spoke 17 x 3.5in-
Wheels - Rear32-spoke 17 x 5in-