Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Trident 660
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Kawasaki Z650 and Triumph Trident 660 are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Kawasaki Z650 undercuts the Triumph Trident 660 by about $1,346, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Triumph Trident 660 leads on power with 81 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Kawasaki
Kawasaki Z650
Our pickTriumph
Triumph Trident 660The verdict
The Triumph Trident 660 edges it overall at 8.1/10, but the Kawasaki Z650 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Kawasaki Z650
A2-legal, 68 hp, forgiving to learn on.
Triumph Trident 660
81 hp and 0.43 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Kawasaki Z650
Our 7.8/10 at $7,249, the most bike per dollar.
Kawasaki Z650
187 kg with an 790 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Trident 660
Our top score in this matchup at 8.1/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Trident 660: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Kawasaki Z650 or the Triumph Trident 660?
The Triumph Trident 660 makes the most power at 81 hp and 64 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Kawasaki Z650 or the Triumph Trident 660?
The Kawasaki Z650 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $7,249.
Which is lighter, the Kawasaki Z650 or the Triumph Trident 660?
The Kawasaki Z650 is the lightest at 187 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Kawasaki Z650 or the Triumph Trident 660?
For a new rider we'd point to the Kawasaki Z650: A2-legal, 68 hp and 187 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
