KAWASAKI Z900RS SE vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- KAWASAKI Z900RS SE 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 111 hp (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) up to 98.5 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
- Weight spans 194 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP) to 215 kg (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Z900RS SE | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | YAMAHA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Z900RS SE | YAMAHA MT-09 SP |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 111hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 98.5nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 215kg | 194kg |
| Front brake | Twin semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Twin Brembo M4 radial mounted, monoblock, opposed 4-piston | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 84.5cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork, compression and rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload | 41mm KYB® inverted fork, adjustable preload, high/low speed compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload gas-charged shock | Öhlins® single shock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 240km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 7 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12349 | $12299 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch -KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) -Dual Throttle Valves |
-New Brembo Stylema Calipers & Radial Master Cylinder -New Five-Inch Full-Color TFT Display with Updated Switchgear, Six-Axis IMU -New Smartphone Connectivity, New Back Slip Regulator, Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) with Specific SP Settings, Acoustic Amplifier Grilles for Enhanced Intake Sound, New Third-Generation Quickshifter, New Smart Key System, New Turn Signal Functions |
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2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 SP are closely matched in displacement, while the Z900RS SE has more torque, and the MT-09 SP has more peak power, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Z900RS SE and MT-09 SP have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
MT-09 SP has a modest listed power advantage (119 hp vs 111 hp).
Torque
Z900RS SE has a modest listed torque advantage (98.5 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z900RS SE and MT-09 SP have very similar listed top speeds (240 km/h vs 245 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MT-09 SP is notably lighter on the listed weight (194 kg vs 215 kg). MT-09 SP has a lower listed seat height (82.5 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while displacement and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Z900RS SE vs YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900RS SE.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z900RS SE or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP has 119 hp compared with 111 hp on the KAWASAKI Z900RS SE.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z900RS SE or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
YAMAHA MT-09 SP is lighter at 194 kg vs 215 kg for KAWASAKI Z900RS SE.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Z900RS SE or YAMAHA MT-09 SP?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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