Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2024

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs Kawasaki Z900 2024

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2024

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	119 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	93 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Displacement	Displacement	889 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Travel	Travel	137 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	142 mm	Travel	140 mm

Chassis

Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	105 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	298 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	250 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	2,090 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	795 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,190 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	189 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	96 dB	Stationary noise	97 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

The Yamaha MT-09 SP is based on the really well-done MT-09. In 2021, a particularly fine vintage! But the upgrade goes one better! The high-quality chassis provides a great compromise between riding comfort and sportiness.

Upright, comfortable seating position

Well-tuned chassis

Mappings and traction control are quick and easy to adjust

High-quality workmanship

Lovely details

Great tuned engine

Great acceleration and lots of pressure in the relevant rev range.

Horn mounted in a crude way

poor display

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