Suzuki GSX-S750 vs Kawasaki Z900 vs Triumph Street Triple 765: Spec Comparison

Suzuki unveiled the GSX-S750 in India at the recent Auto Expo. While the manufacturer did not reveal a launch timeline, we expect the bike to arrive in the first half of 2018. The bike will fill the void that Suzuki has in the streetfighter segment here. That segment is currently occupied by the Kawasaki Z900 and the Triumph Street Triple 765. Would the Suzuki GSX-S750 fit in?

Engine

Getting straight to what matters most, the GSX-S750 is powered by a 749cc, in-line four cylinder engine that produces 113bhp and 81Nm of torque via a six-speed gearbox.

Meanwhile, the Triumph Street Triple 765 is powered by a 765cc, inline three-cylinder engine that generates a slightly lower 111bhp of power and 73Nm of torque via a six-speed gearbox. Triumph offers a quickshifter for clutch less upshifts as an optional accessory.

The Kawasaki Z900, on the other hand, is the most powerful bike here due to a higher engine displacement. It uses a 948cc, in-line four cylinder motor that produces 123bhp and 98.6Nm of torque. This unit is mated to a slipper clutch and six-speed gearbox.

Design and Features

The Suzuki GSX-S750 borrows its styling from its bigger streetfighter sibling, the GSX-S1000. It gets a sculpted fuel tank along with edgy tank shrouds adding to the aggressive stance of the bike. The Suzuki GSX-S750 also offers a slightly upright riding position with wide handlebars that boost its overall appeal. The bike’s electronic package includes a three-level traction control system and ABS as standard. It sports an LCD instrument cluster that has been borrowed from the GSX-S1000.

The Kawasaki Z900 looks like it was dropped off a spaceship thanks to the manufacturer’s aggressive ‘Sugomi’ design. Although the design is futuristic, the Z900’s electronic package only features ABS as standard. The instrument cluster houses an analogue tachometer along with an LCD screen.

The Street Triple 765 sports the trademark ‘bug-eyes’ headlamp that lend the bike a distinctive look. The bike also gets an exposed trellis sub-frame and a svelte rear section. The Triumph is the most electronically advanced machine in this list. It features a ride-by-wire throttle system, two riding modes- ‘Rain and ‘Road’, switchable traction control and ABS along with a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster.

Cycle parts

The suspension on all three motorcycles falls within the same pattern, with a 41mm fork up front and mono shock at the back; all units are adjustable for spring-preload and rebound damping. 

Braking on the GSX-S750 is taken care of by twin 310mm discs at the front and a 250mm disc at the rear. On the other hand, the Street Triple 765 also uses 310mm disc brakes for the front but gets a smaller 220mm disc at the rear. Stopping power for the Z900 is done by 300mm twin petal discs at the front and the single 250mm rear disc.

Pricing

While pricing for the Suzuki GSX-S750 has not been revealed, we expect the bike to cost around Rs 7 lakhs- Rs 8 lakhs. Meanwhile you can lay your hands on the powerful Kawasaki Z900 for Rs 7.68 lakhs and the feature-laden Triumph Street Triple for Rs 8.62 lakhs (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).