KAWASAKI Z900 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09
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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 Z900 82 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) up to 125 hp (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) up to 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Weight spans 193 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) to 212 kg (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Z900 | YAMAHA MT-09 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | YAMAHA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Z900 | YAMAHA MT-09 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 125hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 98.6nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 212kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 240km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 6 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9899 | $10599 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
-New Five-Inch Full-Color TFT Display with Updated Switchgear, New Smartphone Connectivity, New Back Slip Regulator -New Customizable YRC Ride Modes, Acoustic Amplifier Grilles for Enhanced Intake Sound, New Brembo Radial Master Cylinder, New Third-Generation Quickshifter -New Cruise Control & Turn Signal Functions, Six-Axis IMU |
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2023 KAWASAKI Z900 vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 are closely matched in displacement, while the Z900 has more peak power and torque, and the MT-09 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Z900 and MT-09 have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Z900 has a modest listed power advantage (125 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
Z900 has a modest listed torque advantage (98.6 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z900 and MT-09 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 is notably lighter on the listed weight (193 kg vs 212 kg). Z900 and MT-09 have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque and weight, while displacement, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Z900 vs YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z900 or YAMAHA MT-09?
KAWASAKI Z900 has 125 hp compared with 119 hp on the YAMAHA MT-09.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z900 or YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 is lighter at 193 kg vs 212 kg for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Z900 or YAMAHA MT-09?
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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