Kawasaki Z900 vs Triumph Trident 800
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Kawasaki Z900 and Triumph Trident 800 are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Kawasaki Z900 leads on power with 124 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 Z900
Our pickTriumph
Triumph Trident 800The verdict
The Triumph Trident 800 edges it overall at 8.4/10, but the Kawasaki Z900 wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Trident 800
113 hp.
Kawasaki Z900
124 hp and 0.58 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Kawasaki Z900
Our 8.3/10 at $9,799, the most bike per dollar.
Triumph Trident 800
198 kg with an 810 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Trident 800
Our top score in this matchup at 8.4/10.
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 Z900 vs Triumph Trident 800: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Triumph Trident 800?
The Kawasaki Z900 makes the most power at 124 hp and 98.6 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Triumph Trident 800?
The Kawasaki Z900 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $9,799.
Which is lighter, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Triumph Trident 800?
The Triumph Trident 800 is the lightest at 198 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Triumph Trident 800?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Trident 800: 113 hp and 198 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
