Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2013

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Yamaha MT-09 2013

Yamaha MT-09 2013

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2013

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011
Yamaha MT-09 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke59.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque87.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

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 width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,105 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth815 mm
HeightHeight1,230 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height822 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight231 kgKerb Weight188 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

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-09 2013

Yamaha MT-09 2013

The start is frightening - abandonment of 1st gear.

Reasonable price

powerful engine

Hard chassis

high consumption

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Yamaha MT-09

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price Yamaha MT-09

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