Kawasaki Z900 2023 vs. Yamaha T-MAX 500 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2023

Yamaha T-MAX 500 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2023 compared to Yamaha T-MAX 500 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2023

Yamaha T-MAX 500 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2023

Yamaha T-MAX 500 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	66 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	44 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	46.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	499 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	15 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,195 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	775 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,445 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,580 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2023

The Kawasaki Z900 may not be up to scratch when it comes to modern, lean angle-dependent electronic features, but it's relatively cheap and you shouldn't underestimate the fan base of the good old inline four - the Z900 is one of the cheapest ways to own such a great engine with just under a litre of displacement in a sporty naked bike! The higher weight is noticeable, but not massively annoying, because the handling and stability are quite alright. In terms of "outdated" electronics, the most annoying thing is the missing shift assistant, which is not even available as an option. Overall, however, the Z900 is a great naked bike with a great price-performance ratio.

Light and natural handling with high stability

silky engine with full pull from low revs

high chassis transparency, great feedback

seating position with feel-good factor

absolutely fair price.

Relatively cumbersome operation of the menu

no slope-dependent assistance systems

high weight