Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque102 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.3 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

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 width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,240 mmLength2,090 mm
WidthWidth895 mmWidth795 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)250 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

Model year
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Price Yamaha MT-09 SP

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Current average market prices

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