Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 35 kW 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 35 kW 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Yamaha MT-09 SP 35 kW 2026

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Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Yamaha MT-09 SP 35 kW 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	62.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	116 HP	Engine power	95.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	93 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
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
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	117 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Trail	Trail	98 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	298 mm
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, KCMF, KIBS, Modern electronics, IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), Electronic throttle control, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), KTRC, Cornering traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie, Modern electronics

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	2,100 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,145 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,430 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	194 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	340 km	Range	280 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	117 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	116 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, Modern electronics, Comfort, Connectivity, Lighting	Equipment	Connectivity, Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Comfort, Lighting