Kawasaki Z900 vs Triumph Trident 800
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z900 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 Z900
SE (2025 model) variant
- SRP
- ₱637,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,970
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Trident 800
Trident 800 variant
- SRP
- ₱649,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,309
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z900 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱637,000, which is ₱12,000 (2%) below the Triumph Trident 800 at ₱649,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z900 is estimated at ₱17,970 a month against ₱18,309 for the Trident 800, a difference of ₱339 a month.
- The Z900 makes more power (125 PS against 115 PS for the Trident 800).
- The Z900 has more torque (98.6 Nm against 84 Nm for the Trident 800).
- The Z900 has the larger engine (948 cc against 798 cc for the Trident 800).
- The Trident 800 has the lower seat at 810 mm, 20 mm below the Z900, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Z900 is the heavier bike (213 kg against 198 kg for the Trident 800).
- The Z900 carries more fuel (17 L against 14 L for the Trident 800).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z900SE (2025 model), ₱637,000 | Triumph Trident 800Trident 800, ₱649,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 948 cc | 798 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 125 PS | 115 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9500 rpm | 10,750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 98.6 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7700 | 8500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection with sub-throttles: 36 mm x 4 | 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 shift | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2065 mm | 2024 mm |
| Width (differs) | 830 mm | 815 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1110 mm | 1088 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1450 mm | 1402 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 213 kg | 198 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork with rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, 41 mm | Showa 41 mm upside-down BP-SFF forks, compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | Showa monoshock RSU, with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 130mm Wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating Brembo discs, 300 mm, Brembo radial-mount, M4.32 monobloc, opposed 4-piston | Twin, 310 mm Floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers, OCABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 250 mm, Single-piston | Single, 220 mm fixed disc, single-piston sliding caliper, OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70 R 17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) | 180/55 R 17 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular diamond, steel | Tubular steel perimeter frame |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | 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) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, 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.