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Z900RS 2024 vs Speed Twin 900 2025

If straight-line speed is your priority, the Z900RS takes the lead. With 47 HP more than the Speed Twin 900, it offers a more spirited ride that will be noticeable on highway overtakes or track days. Both bikes share a similar footprint on the scale, with only a negligible 1kg difference between them, so handling characteristics will depend more on center-of-gravity than raw weight. Riders with a shorter inseam should lean towards the Speed Twin 900. Its seat height is 20mm lower than the Z900RS, making it much easier to flat-foot at stoplights and increasing confidence during stops. Bottom Line: While both are capable, the z900rs offers a superior power-to-weight ratio, making it the more exciting machine for experienced riders.

Kawasaki Z900RS 2024Z900RS
2024948 cc • 111 hp
Triumph Speed Twin 900 2025Speed Twin 900
2025900 cc • 64 hp
SpecZ900RSSpeed Twin 900
Displacement948900
Power11164
Cylinders42
Weight215216
Seat height800780
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