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Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Yamaha XT 660R 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Yamaha XT 660R 2009

Yamaha XT 660R 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Yamaha XT 660R 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Yamaha XT 660R 2009

Yamaha XT 660R 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Yamaha XT 660R 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Yamaha XT 660R 2009
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Yamaha XT 660R 2009
Yamaha XT 660R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore77 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke84 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque60 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque5,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio10
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement660 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WidthWidth805 mmWidth845 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height865 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Yamaha XT 660R 2009

Yamaha XT 660R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Yamaha XT 660R

Price Kawasaki Z1000

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha XT 660R

Model year
Current average market prices

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