Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020 vs. Yamaha MT-10 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Yamaha MT-10 2021

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020 vs Yamaha MT-10 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Yamaha MT-10 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020 compared to Yamaha MT-10 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Yamaha MT-10 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Yamaha MT-10 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	142 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	131 mm	Travel	120 mm
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Deltabox
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	66 degree
Trail	Trail	101 mm	Trail	102 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,045 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,055 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,435 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha MT-10 2021

The Yamaha MT-10 exudes a lot of emotion with the cool CP4 engine, but also doesn't forget pragmatic utility. For a naked bike, it offers a lot of comfort on long tours. It rides fast but is still refined at all times. On the racetrack, the chassis is not precise enough to beat the other Powernakeds. Overall, however, it scores with its versatility paired with radical looks and awesome sound.

great sound

pleasant wind protection

comfortable seating position even on long tours

great engine response

balanced overall package despite radical looks and wicked sound

Too inactive seating position on the racetrack

chassis and ride assistance systems sufficient for trackdays but not on the same level as the other Powernakeds.