Kawasaki Z900 2024 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2024 vs Yamaha MT-09 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2024 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	59.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	87.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	847 ccm

Suspension Front

Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	137 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	105 mm	Trail	103 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	245 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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	815 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2024

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 In terms of "outdated" electronics, the most annoying thing is the missing shift assistant, which is not even available as an option.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

Yamaha MT-09 2020

Riding fast is possible, but exhausting. The high handlebars are counterproductive on the race track and require a lot of physical effort. The MT-09 can't keep up with the Street Triple R, even with WP suspension.

Powerful engine with plenty of torque

Fine control of traction control

No blipper function

High handlebars give little feedback

Rough throttle response

Early-regulating ABS