Kawasaki Z650 vs Triumph Trident 660
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z650 and the Triumph Trident 660 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 Z650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱433,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,215
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Trident 660
2025 model variant
- SRP
- ₱524,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,783
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z650 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱433,000, which is ₱91,000 (17%) below the Triumph Trident 660 at ₱524,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z650 is estimated at ₱12,215 a month against ₱14,783 for the Trident 660, a difference of ₱2,568 a month.
- The Trident 660 makes more power (81 PS against 68 PS for the Z650).
- The Z650 has the lower seat at 790 mm, 15 mm below the Trident 660, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Z650 carries more fuel (15 L against 14 L for the Trident 660).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z650Standard, ₱433,000 | Triumph Trident 6602025 model, ₱524,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | 660 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 68 PS | 81 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8000 rpm | 10,250 rpm |
| Max torque | 64 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6700 | 6250 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2115 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 765 mm | 795 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1065 mm | 1089 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1410 mm | 1401 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 790 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 130 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 188 kg | 190 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork | Showa 41mm upside down separate function big piston (SFF-BP) forks, 120mm Wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability | Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment, 130mm Wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs | Twin Ø310mm discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers, OCABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | Single Ø255mm fixed disc, single piston sliding caliper, OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70R17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 180/55R17 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel | Tubular steel perimeter frame |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | LCD Multifunction Instruments with integrated colour TFT screen |
| Other features (differs) | Assist and slipper clutch | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) /12 months service interval, whichever comes first |
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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.