Triumph 6T Thunderbird (1950-53) vs Kawasaki KLR 650 New Edition (2014) vs Kawasaki Z 1000 (2009)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | 6T Thunderbird | KLR 650 New Edition | Z 1000 |
| Years: | 1950-53 | 2014 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, vertical twin, OHV | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 40.0 cu in | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 953 cc / 58.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 82 mm | 100 x 83 mm. | 77.2 x 50.9 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 (Export), 7.0:1 (UK) | 9.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Induction: | 1 x Amal Monobloc, 25 mm (1953: SU type MC2) | Keihin CVK40 | 4x 38mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Lucas magneto | Transistorized | Digital |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 25 kW / 34 hp @ 6500 rpm | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm | 127 hp / 92.7 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet multi-disc, cable operation | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed constant mesh | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 101 links | Sealed Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Brazed lug | Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel | Steel, Backbone frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork, hydraulic damping | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, | 41mm cartridge fork, rebound, spring preload adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | UNI-TRAK® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. | Uni-Trak, rebound spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | SLS drum, 7 in | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | SLS drum, 7 in | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Wheelbase: | 1403 mm / 55.25 in | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 775 mm / 31 in | 889 mm / 35 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 127 mm / 5.0 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal (US), 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal (UK and export) | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |