Spec comparison: Kawasaki Z800 vs Triumph Street Triple vs Ducati Monster 821 vs Honda CBR650F

Team OD Updated: May 25, 2015, 02:28 PM IST

The new Honda CBR650F was recently spotted at the Buddh International Circuit. The Japanese manufacturer hasn't yet launched the motorcycle in India, but we know that the CBR will be only have five per cent localisation and and expected prices will range from Rs 7-8 lakh. In this price range, it will compete against the Kawasaki Z800, Triumph Street Triple, and Ducati's Monster 821.

Ducati Monster 821 (25) Ducati 821

The Ducati is the newcomer here with 113PS from its 821cc heart. The Triumph makes the lowest power here, drawing only 79.30PS from its 675cc engine. The Honda makes 87PS from its 649cc engine while the Kawasaki also makes 113PS from its four cylinder 806cc engine. Even though the CBR has a displacement disadvantage here, its engine is a four-cylinder like the Z800 and Monster 821 has a twin cylinder as Ducatis tend to do. The Triumph is the only bike with three cylinders. The Ducati has a 17.5-litre fuel tank while the others get 17-litre tanks. All bikes have 6-speed transmissions.

Triumph Street Triple Shumi Triumph Street Triple

The Triumph makes up for its power disadvantage with a low kerb weight of 183kg. The Ducati is next at 205.5kg while the fully faired Honda follows closely at 209kg. The Kawasaki Z800 is a whopping 26kg heavier than the Monster at 231kg. The Honda CBR650F, though, is the only bike here with a full fairing to protect you from the wind blast.

Kawasaki Z800 (8) Kawasaki Z800

Honda CBR650F (2) Honda CBR650F

The Ducati is the most expensive one of the lot, at Rs 9.59 lakh. The Triumph is priced at Rs 7.91 lakh while the Z800 is for Rs 7.50 lakh. The Honda is expected to fall right in the middle of this pack.

Kawasaki Z800 vs Triumph Street Triple vs Ducati Monster 821 vs Honda CBR650F


	Honda CBR650F
Engine	649cc liquid-cooled Inline four cylinder
Power	87PS@11,000rpm
Torque	62Nm@8,000rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Max speed	N.A
Fuel tank	17 litres
Suspension (F)	41mm fork
Suspension (R)	Monoshock with spring-preload adjustability
Brake (F)	Dual 320mm discs
Brake (R)	240mm disc
Tyre (F)	120/70 ZR17
Tyre (R)	180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase	1447.8mm
Ground clearance	130mm
Kerb weight	209kg
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs 7-8 lakh estd

	Kawasaki Z800
Engine	806cc liquid-cooled Inline four cylinder
Power	113PS@10,200rpm
Torque	83Nm@8,000rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Max speed	233kmph
Fuel tank	17 litres
Suspension (F)	41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Suspension (R)	Uni-trak gas-charged monoshock with piggyback reservoir and stepless rebound damping and preload adjustability
Brake (F)	Dual 310mm floating petal discs
Brake (R)	250mm petal disc
Tyre (F)	120/70 ZR17M/C
Tyre (R)	180/55 ZR17M/C
Wheelbase	1445mm
Ground clearance	150mm
Kerb weight	231kg
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs 7.50 lakh

	Triumph Street Triple
Engine	675cc liquid-cooled Inline three cylinder
Power	79.3PS@11,054rpm
Torque	57.3Nm@8,375rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Max speed	198kmph
Fuel tank	17 litres
Suspension (F)	Kayaba 41mm upside down forks
Suspension (R)	Kayaba monoshock with 124.5mm rear wheel travel
Brake (F)	Dual 310mm floating discs
Brake (R)	220mm disc
Tyre (F)	120/70 ZR17
Tyre (R)	180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase	1410mm
Ground clearance	N.A
Kerb weight	188kg
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs 7.91 lakh

	Ducati Monster 821
Engine	821cc liquid-cooled twin cylinder
Power	113PS@9,250rpm
Torque	89.40Nm@7,750rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Max speed	N.A
Fuel tank	17.5 litres
Suspension (F)	Upside down non-adjustable 43mm forks
Suspension (R)	Sachs monoshock fully adjustable with progressive linkage
Brake (F)	Dual 320mm semi-floating discs
Brake (R)	245mm disc
Tyre (F)	180/60 ZR17
Tyre (R)	180/60 ZR17
Wheelbase	1480mm
Ground clearance	N.A
Kerb weight	205kg
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs 9.59 lakh