Which bike is better Kawasaki Z650RS or Triumph Trident 660?

According to our average user rating, Kawasaki Z650RS has a score of 5.0/5 while Triumph Trident 660 is rated 4.1/5.

Which bike among Kawasaki Z650RS and Triumph Trident 660 is cheaper?

Kawasaki Z650RS is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Kawasaki Z650RS or Triumph Trident 660?

Kawasaki Z650RS is heavier (192 kg) than Triumph Trident 660 (189 kg).

Kawasaki Z650RS vs Triumph Trident 660

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Z650RS and Triumph Trident 660. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Z650RS is ₹ 6,92,173 and Triumph Trident 660 is ₹ 7,52,600. Kawasaki Z650RS is available in 2 colours and 2 variants and Triumph Trident 660 is available in 4 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki Z650RS and Triumph Trident 660.

Z650RS vs Trident 660 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z650RS	Trident 660
Price	₹ 6,92,173	₹ 7,52,600
Capacity	649 cc	660 cc
Power	67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm	80 bhp @ 10250 rpm
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Z650RS

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₹ 6,92,173

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Trident 660

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₹ 7,52,600

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	67.31 bhp @ 8,000 rpm	80 bhp @ 10,250 rpm
Max Torque	64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm	64 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	649	660
Cylinders	2	3
Bore (mm)	83	74
Stroke (mm)	60	51.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	11.1:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc	Wet, Multi-Plate, Slip & Assist
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	14
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1.8	2.1
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	210
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	15
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	201	212

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	220	255
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston , Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calipers
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)	120/70R17
Rear Tyre Size	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)	180/55R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	32	34
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	34
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	42
Front Suspension	ø41 mm telescopic fork/125mm	Showa 41mm upside down separate function forks (SFF)
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm	Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	192	189
Overall Length (mm)	2,065	2,020
Overall Width (mm)	800	790
Overall Height (mm)	1,115	1,080
Wheelbase (mm)	1,405	1,407
Ground Clearance (mm)	125	150
Seat Height (mm)	800	805
Chassis Type	Trellis, high-tensile steel	Tubular steel perimeter frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000 Kilometers	Unlimited Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	Maintenance Free	12 Volt, 8 Ah
Headlight Type	LED Headlamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	2 Riding Modes

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Stunning design
- 650cc engine has plenty of torque
- Easy to ride in city traffic
- Great seating ergonomics
- 660cc engine offers friendly performance
- Gets traction control system
Could be better
- Expensive to maintain
- Limited sales, service reach
- Ride quality is stiff
- Vibrations post 7500rpm

Colors


Available Colours	Candy Emerald Green Metallic Moonlight Grey	Crystal White Sapphire Black Silver Ice and Diablo Red Matte Jet Black and Matte Silver Ice

Reviews


Overall rating	5.0(2 ratings)	4.1(15 ratings) 4 reviews

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