Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs. Yamaha MT-07 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Yamaha MT-07 2020

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs Yamaha MT-07 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Yamaha MT-07 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 compared to Yamaha MT-07 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Yamaha MT-07 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Yamaha MT-07 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	68.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	138 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	689 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 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	180 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	2,105 mm	Length	2,085 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	745 mm
Height	Height	1,230 mm	Height	1,090 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	822 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	231 kg	Kerb Weight	179 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

The engine is still a blast, and can be revved at low revs as well as pedalled in a sporty manner. The four additional horsepower, however, primarily appear in the glossy brochure.

excellent engine

traction control

fully adjustable suspension elements

missing gear indicator

Yamaha MT-07 2020

The MT-07 is a wonderful fun machine that is extremely sporty to ride. The brakes pack a punch and the engine is currently by far the most agile powerplant in this class - and perhaps even above. The light handling fits in perfectly and the chassis makes the understandable compromise between comfort and sport - reminding us that the affordable MT-07 should also have a lot to offer beginners. Only the design with halogen headlights and conventional forks is rather old-fashioned.

High-torque two-cylinder

well-done chassis set-up

easy to ride

pleasant seating position

large selection of accessories

price-performance ratio is right

Optics and fittings already look grey

controls on the handlebars a little cheap