Yamaha MT-09 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Yamaha MT-09 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2018

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

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Overview - Yamaha MT-09 2018 vs Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Yamaha MT-09 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2018

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Yamaha MT-09 2018
Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore71 mm
StrokeStroke59.1 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power113 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,200 rpm
TorqueTorque87.5 NmTorque83 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11.9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement847 ccmDisplacement806 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,075 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth815 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,050 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height834 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 2018

Yamaha MT-09 2018

A coherent motorbike where everything fits together. The motorbike delivers what its looks promise. High-tech, charisma and lots of adrenaline. It is a mixture of supermoto, naked bike and streetfighter and it loves to be handled irrationally. A cool motorbike. Only in comparison with the MT-09 SP does one begin to miss a high-quality chassis.

Optics and character harmonise perfectly

wheels smoothly

lively handling

comfortable seating position even for tall riders

engine feels incredibly powerful

Exhausting when ridden briskly

bike requires more riding skills overall than other naked bikes in the mid-range

feeling for traction on the rear wheel not so great

lack of precision.

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Overall, the Z800 delivered a sensational performance. Considering the fact that nothing was changed or optimised on the vehicle apart from the Remus rear silencer, a super final result.

Eye-catching, chunky look

confident acceleration

relaxed geometry

powerful brakes

Limited freedom of movement for the legs.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 vs Kawasaki Z 800

Price Yamaha MT-09

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