Spec Comparison: 2017 Triumph Street Triple S vs Aprilia Shiver 900 vs Kawasaki Z900 vs Ducati Monster 821

  • Jun 2, 2017
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The Triumph Street Triple S is the newest kid on the block. Let’s see how it does on paper when pitted against similar offerings from Aprilia, Kawasaki and Ducati

2017 middleweight bikes comparo

Naked bikes offer the best balance between practicality, power and comfort. They can be used for commuting, touring and even for hunting down apexes down a racetrack. All you need to do is add or remove certain accessories and you’re good to go. Triumph launched the 2017 Street Triple S at a tempting introductory price of Rs 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Let’s see how it fares against relatively more established naked bikes in the segment. Also read: 2017 Triumph Street Triple S launched in India.

Engine and Performance:

Aprilia Shiver 900


The new Aprilia Shiver 900 is powered by a liquid-cooled, 896cc V-twin engine which generates 96PS of power at 8750rpm and 90Nm of peak torque at 6500rpm. Transmission duties are taken care of by a 6-speed unit. 

Z900 engine

Kawasaki’s Z900 is propelled by a bigger 948cc in-line 4-cylinder engine which is good for 125PS of power at 9500rpm and 100Nm of torque at 7700rpm. The engine is mated to a slip-assisted 6-speed transmission with the top gear acting as an overdrive. Also read: 2017 Kawasaki Z900: First Look

Monster 821 engine
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An 821cc Testastretta L-twin engine does duty in the Ducati Monster 821. This powerplant puts out 112PS of power at 9250rpm and 89.4Nm of torque at 7750rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch. Also read: Ducati Monster 821: Review

British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph’s new 2017 Street Triple S is powered by a rebored version of the Daytona engine. The new 765cc in-line 3-cylinder powerplant is tuned to generate 113PS of power at 11,250rpm and 73Nm of torque at 9100rpm. A 6-speed slip-assisted gearbox is standard. Also read: 2017 Triumph Street Triple RS: First Ride Review

When it comes to numbers on paper, the Z900 definitely tops the list with its powerful, rev-happy engine which also has the highest capacity among the four and, not to forget, an extra cylinder.

Features:

shiver 900 instrument


The Shiver 900 features a 4.3inch TFT screen with adaptive lighting. The bike comes with an optional AMP (Aprilia Multimedia Platform) kit which is capable of pairing with a smartphone to display phone calls, intercom communication and even music files. The bike also features traction control and power modes. The traction control oversees both the ignition system and the motorised throttle valves (actuated via ride-by-wire) for optimum control. For added practicality, the exhaust gasses are pointed downwards and to the sides so that it does not interfere with the passenger or even riders coming from behind.

Z900 cluster

The Z900 packs a mean looking full-LED headlight and the digital instrument cluster gets a carbon-fibre finish. The bike comes with a host of standard accessories (only in the Indian market) which include a fly-screen, front fork-mounted crash bobbins, gel tank pad, premium-looking seat cover, pillion cowl with a small back cushioning for the rider, handlebar-mounted 12v charging socket and a radiator guard (phew!). These accessories make the bike really practical for everyday use. However, the bike does miss out on electronic goodies like riding modes and traction control.

Monster 821 cluster

The Ducati Monster 821 comes with a compact yet information-packed instrument cluster. The LCD display shows speed, revs, dual trip readings, engine temperature, ambient temperature, clock, current and average fuel consumption, average speed and duration of the trip. The bike is equipped with Ducati Traction Control (DTC), with eight levels of intervention. The bike also comes with three riding modes - Urban, Touring and Sport - linked to the DTC. The bike also comes with an adjustable seat which can be set as low as 785mm for shorter riders to 810mm for taller ones.

2017 Triumph Street Triple S

The 2017 Triumph Street Triple S features a full digital LCD console which houses a gear position display, riding mode symbol, average and instantaneous fuel consumption, apart from the usual information like speed, revs, fuel level, trip readings and a clock. The switchgear includes a five-way joystick to help the rider switch through menus easily. Additionally, there are two riding modes - Road and Rain. The bike gets ride-by-wire and traction control as well.

Cycle Parts:

Shiver 900 rear


The Shiver 900 is equipped with 41mm Kayaba inverted forks up front and a monoshock at the rear which offer 120mm and 130mm of wheel travel, respectively. Braking duties are taken care of by dual 320mm discs up front and a single 240mm disc at the rear. Both the brakes come with braided lines and ABS is part of the standard package. The lightweight alloy wheels are shod with 120-section rubber at the front and 180-section rubber at the rear.

Z900 cycle parts

The Kawasaki Z900 comes with 41mm inverted forks up front. The fork is also rebound and preload adjustable. The rear wheel uses a horizontally-linked adjustable monoshock. The wheels are anchored by twin 300mm discs up front and a single 250mm disc at the rear, both linked with ABS.

Monster 821 cycle parts

Ducati’s Monster 821 gets 43mm inverted forks for the front wheel while the rear wheel is suspended by an adjustable monoshock. The wheels are shod with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres with 120-section rubber doing duty at the front and 180-section at the rear. The Monster is reined by dual 320mm Brembo discs up front and a single 245mm disc at the rear. The bike comes with a 9MP ABS with rear lift-up prevention. The system can also be disabled should the rider want to do so.

2017 Triumph Street Triple S

Triumph has blessed the 2017 iteration of the Street Triple S with high-spec cycle parts like Showa 41mm inverted separate function forks up front with 110mm wheel travel. The rear uses a Showa piggyback reservoir monoshock with adjustable spring preload. The braking duties are taken care of by twin 310mm discs with Nissin two-piston calipers up front and a single 220mm disc with a Brembo single-piston caliper at the rear. The brakes also come with ABS.

Pricing:

Z900 rear


The Aprilia Shiver 900 was recently launched at an introductory price of Rs 11.99 lakh, ex-showroom Pune. However, this pricing is valid only up to June 30, 2017. After that, the price will shoot up to Rs 13.32 lakh, ex-showroom Pune. Though the Z900 comes with more power and a bigger engine, it is priced competitively at Rs 9 lakh, while the Ducati Monster 821 retails at a slightly higher price of Rs 9.72 lakh, both ex-showroom Delhi. The 2017 Triumph Street Triple S undercuts the competition with its Rs 8.5 lakh ex-showroom Delhi introductory price. The prices are expected to go up and be on par with the Kawasaki Z900.

The Kawasaki Z900 and Triumph Street Triple S are evenly matched when it comes to the VFM quotient. While the Z900 offers the best power output here, the Street Triple gives the best suspension kit for the price. For a more thorough perspective, however, we will be comparing all the above machines to get a definitive answer soon.

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