Kawasaki Z e-1 vs Triumph Trident 800
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z e-1 and the Triumph Trident 800 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z e-1
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱597,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,842
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Trident 800
Trident 800 variant
- SRP
- ₱649,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,309
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z e-1 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱597,000, which is ₱52,000 (8%) below the Triumph Trident 800 at ₱649,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z e-1 is estimated at ₱16,842 a month against ₱18,309 for the Trident 800, a difference of ₱1,467 a month.
- The Trident 800 makes more power (115 PS against 12 PS for the Z e-1).
- The Z e-1 has the lower seat at 785 mm, 25 mm below the Trident 800, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Trident 800 is the heavier bike (198 kg against 135 kg for the Z e-1).
- They differ in powertrain: the Z e-1 has a battery-electric powertrain, the Trident 800 a combustion engine.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z e-1Standard, ₱597,000 | Triumph Trident 800Trident 800, ₱649,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Electric motor, rated 5.0 kW | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | n/a | 798 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 12 PS | 115 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 10,750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | n/a | 84 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 8500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Multipoint, sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling (differs) | n/a | Liquid-cooled |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5+ |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 3.02 kWh | n/a |
| Battery type (differs) | Lithium-ion battery pack (two removable packs) | n/a |
| Electric range (differs) | 72 km | n/a |
| Range test cycle (differs) | Not stated (approximate figure from Kawasaki) | n/a |
| Motor power (differs) | 9 kW | n/a |
| Charging time (differs) | 3.7 h per battery pack (0 to 100%) | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | n/a | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 1980 mm | 2024 mm |
| Width (differs) | 730 mm | 815 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1035 mm | 1088 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1370 mm | 1402 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 785 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 170 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 135 kg | 198 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 41 mm | Showa 41 mm upside-down BP-SFF forks, compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Showa monoshock RSU, with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 130mm Wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc, 290 mm, Dual-piston | Twin, 310 mm Floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers, OCABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 220 mm, Dual-piston | Single, 220 mm fixed disc, single-piston sliding caliper, OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70 R 17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 180/55 R 17 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Tubular steel perimeter frame |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Optimised Cornering Traction Control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | My Triumph Connectivity (navigation, phone and music) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | LCD multi-function instruments with integrated colour TFT screen |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED with DRL |
| Other features (differs) | Power modes, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | 3 riding modes: Sport, Road, Rain; Triumph Shift Assist; Cruise control |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.