2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Kawasaki Z500 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 79 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 39.5 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Torque spans 37.5 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) up to 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Weight spans 170 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) to 181 kg (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400) to 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
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| Specification | Kawasaki Z500 | TRIUMPH Speed 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | TRIUMPH |
| Model | Kawasaki Z500 | TRIUMPH Speed 400 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 52hp | 39.5hp |
| Torque | 42.6nm. | 37.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 181kg | 170kg |
| Front brake | Single semi-floating disc Ø310mm Balanced actuation double piston | 300mm fixed disc, four-piston radial Bybre caliper, ABS |
| Rear brake | Single disc Ø220mm Telescopic fork | 230mm fixed disc, floating Bybre caliper, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 M/K 54H | 110/70 R17 Metzeler |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 M/K 66H | 150/60 R17 Metzeler |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork Ø41mm | 43mm upside down Big Piston forks. 140mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability | Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 175km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 13 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5599 | $4995 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View TRIUMPH price list |
| Extra features | -Ride-by-wire throttle with switchable traction control -Analog speedometer with integrated full-feature LCD display |
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2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Z500 and 2024 TRIUMPH Speed 400 differ on the listed specifications: the Z500 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Speed 400 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Z500 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
Z500 has a clear listed power advantage (52 hp vs 39.5 hp).
Torque
Z500 has a modest listed torque advantage (42.6 Nm vs 37.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z500 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 175 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Speed 400 has a modest listed weight advantage (170 kg vs 181 kg). Z500 and Speed 400 have very similar seat heights (78.5 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Z500 vs TRIUMPH Speed 400?
Kawasaki Z500 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 175 km/h (109 mph) for TRIUMPH Speed 400.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Z500 or TRIUMPH Speed 400?
Kawasaki Z500 has 52 hp compared with 40 hp on the TRIUMPH Speed 400.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z500 or TRIUMPH Speed 400?
TRIUMPH Speed 400 is lighter at 170 kg vs 181 kg for Kawasaki Z500.
Which is better, Kawasaki Z500 or TRIUMPH Speed 400?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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