Kawasaki Z H2 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z H2 and the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 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 H2
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱950,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,800
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Speed Triple 1200 RS variant
- SRP
- ₱1,250,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱35,263
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z H2 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱950,000, which is ₱300,000 (24%) below the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS at ₱1,250,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z H2 is estimated at ₱26,800 a month against ₱35,263 for the Speed Triple 1200 RS, a difference of ₱8,463 a month.
- The Z H2 makes more power (200 PS against 183 PS for the Speed Triple 1200 RS).
- The Z H2 has more torque (137 Nm against 128 Nm for the Speed Triple 1200 RS).
- The Speed Triple 1200 RS has the larger engine (1,160 cc against 998 cc for the Z H2).
- The Z H2 is the heavier bike (240 kg against 199 kg for the Speed Triple 1200 RS).
- The Z H2 carries more fuel (19 L against 15.5 L for the Speed Triple 1200 RS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z H2Standard, ₱950,000 | Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RSSpeed Triple 1200 RS, ₱1,250,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 998 cc | 1160 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 200 PS | 183 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,000 rpm | 10,750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 137 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 8500 | 8750 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection | Multipoint, sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed return dog-ring | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2085 mm | 2090 mm |
| Width | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1130 mm | 1085 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1455 mm | 1445 mm |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 140 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 240 kg | 199 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 19 L | 15.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 43 mm | Öhlins 43 mm upside-down forks, fully adjustable, SmartEC3 OBTi electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak swingarm | Öhlins monoshock (RSU) with linkage, SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs, 320 mm | Twin, 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder, OC-ABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 260 mm | Single, 220 mm disc, Brembo, twin-piston caliper (2 x 26mm), OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 - 120/70ZR17 58W |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 - 190/55ZR17 75W |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium, 17 x 3.50 in |
| Frame (differs) | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Twin-spar frame, aluminium, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | My Triumph Connectivity (navigation, phone and music) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 5-inch, TFT, full colour |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | Twin LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Fully keyless system |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, launch control, supercharged engine | 5 riding modes: Rain, Road, Sport, Track, Rider; ÖHLINS Smart EC 3.0 semi-active suspension; Triumph Shift Assist |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 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.