Kawasaki Z900RS vs Triumph Bonneville T120
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Kawasaki Z900RS and Triumph Bonneville T120 are among the most cross-shopped modern classic bikes of 2026. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Kawasaki Z900RS leads on power with 111 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Kawasaki
Kawasaki Z900RS
Our pickTriumph
Triumph Bonneville T120The verdict
The Triumph Bonneville T120 edges it overall at 8.6/10, but the Kawasaki Z900RS wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Bonneville T120
78 hp.
Kawasaki Z900RS
111 hp and 0.52 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Kawasaki Z900RS
Our 8.5/10 at $12,649, the most bike per dollar.
Kawasaki Z900RS
215 kg with an 800 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Bonneville T120
Our top score in this matchup at 8.6/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Kawasaki Z900RS vs Triumph Bonneville T120: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Kawasaki Z900RS or the Triumph Bonneville T120?
The Kawasaki Z900RS makes the most power at 111 hp and 98.5 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Kawasaki Z900RS or the Triumph Bonneville T120?
The Kawasaki Z900RS is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $12,649.
Which is lighter, the Kawasaki Z900RS or the Triumph Bonneville T120?
The Kawasaki Z900RS is the lightest at 215 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Kawasaki Z900RS or the Triumph Bonneville T120?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Bonneville T120: 78 hp and 236 kg make it the most approachable of the group.