Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 vs. Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 compared to Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	138 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

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	190 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	2,095 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,230 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	822 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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-10 SP 2017

With the SP version, the MT-10 becomes cooler, more desirable and, thanks to the high-quality chassis, better. The semi-active suspension from the R1M is the best in the naked bike league. Highest quality and best function in combination. The chassis also excites on the racetrack. Nevertheless, the MT-10SP is not a racing machine, because the seating position is not active enough for that.

great chassis

high ride comfort / utility comfort due to the electronic chassis

very emotional but nevertheless cultivated engine

pleasant wind protection

balanced overall package despite radical looks and wicked sound

Traction control not up to the level of the Aprilia

Too inactive seating position on the racetrack

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Yamaha MT-10 SP

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

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Price Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 vs. Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011 compared to Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2011

Yamaha MT-10 SP 2017

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000SX vs Yamaha MT-10 SP

Price Kawasaki Z1000SX

Price Yamaha MT-10 SP

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