Short answer: the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has the most power of these three naked bikes, the Kawasaki Z900 is the best value, and the KTM 890 Duke R is the lightest and has the most torque. The Z900 costs ₹9.99 lakh*, the Street Triple 765 range runs from ₹10.86 lakh* to ₹13.91 lakh* (R and RS), and the 890 Duke R costs ₹14.50 lakh* ex-showroom.
Key facts.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS: a 765cc three-cylinder with about 128hp (130PS) and 80Nm. The Street Triple range costs ₹10.86 lakh* to ₹13.91 lakh*, with the RS at the top.
KTM 890 Duke R: ₹14.50 lakh*. An 889cc parallel twin with 119hp and 99Nm. Kerb weight 180kg.
Kawasaki Z900: ₹9.99 lakh*. A 948cc inline-four with 125hp and 98.6Nm. Kerb weight 212kg.
Price and specifications compared.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS | KTM 890 Duke R | Kawasaki Z900 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price* | Range ₹10.86 lakh to ₹13.91 lakh | ₹14.50 lakh | ₹9.99 lakh |
Engine | 765cc triple | 889cc twin | 948cc inline-four |
Power | About 128hp | 119hp | 125hp |
Torque | 80Nm | 99Nm | 98.6Nm |
Kerb weight | Not listed here | 180kg | 212kg |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Kawasaki Z900 | ₹9.99 lakh*, the lowest here. |
Power | Street Triple 765 RS | About 128hp from a high-revving triple. |
Torque | KTM 890 Duke R | 99Nm, fractionally ahead of the Z900. |
Weight | KTM 890 Duke R | 180kg, 32kg lighter than the Z900. |
Choice | Street Triple 765 | Two versions, R and RS, at different prices. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Street Triple 765 RS if you want the most power, a triple's character and track-ready hardware.
Choose the KTM 890 Duke R if you want the lightest bike with the most low-down torque.
Choose the Kawasaki Z900 if you want a smooth four-cylinder at the lowest price.
Test ride the Street Triple 765 in Delhi NCR.
Shiva Scooter Agency, Shiva Group's Triumph dealership at 32 Defence Enclave, Vikas Marg, Preet Vihar, New Delhi, and C-60, Sector 2, Noida, can arrange a Street Triple test ride. See our Triumph showroom guide for Delhi NCR for every model and price band.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: Street Triple 765, 890 Duke R or Z900?
The Kawasaki Z900, at ₹9.99 lakh* ex-showroom.
How powerful is the Street Triple 765 RS?
About 128hp (130PS) and 80Nm from its 765cc triple.
Which is the lightest?
The KTM 890 Duke R, at 180kg.
Which has the most torque?
The KTM 890 Duke R (99Nm), just ahead of the Kawasaki Z900 (98.6Nm).
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026 unless another date is given. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration and the variant.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Scooter Agency before you book.
Sources.
Autocar India: Triumph Street Triple 765, checked November 2026
Bajaj Finserv Markets: Triumph Street Triple RS specifications, checked November 2026
Autocar India: KTM 890 Duke R, checked November 2026
Autocar India: 2026 Kawasaki Z900 launched, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Triumph Motorcycles dealer through Shiva Scooter Agency (Preet Vihar, New Delhi, and Sector 2, Noida). Shiva Group also sells KTM motorcycles.
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
