Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

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

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 and the Kawasaki Z900 2021 have inline engines with fuel injection systems. However, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has a 3-cylinder engine with a power output of 119 HP and a torque of 93 Nm, while the Kawasaki Z900 has a 4-cylinder engine with a higher power output of 125.4 HP and a torque of 98.6 Nm. The Yamaha MT-09 SP has a slightly smaller displacement of 889 ccm compared to the Kawasaki Z900's 948 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension at the rear. The Yamaha MT-09 SP offers more adjustability with compression, preload, and rebound adjustments for both the front and rear suspension, while the Kawasaki Z900 only offers preload and rebound adjustments for the front suspension.

In terms of chassis, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design, while the Kawasaki Z900 has a steel frame with a double cradle design. The choice of materials and frame design can affect the overall weight and handling characteristics of the bikes.

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Both bikes have double disk brakes at the front with similar diameters, 298 mm for the Yamaha MT-09 SP and 300 mm for the Kawasaki Z900. This ensures good braking performance for both models.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes come equipped with ABS and traction control. The Yamaha MT-09 SP offers additional features such as cornering ABS, ride by wire, a quickshifter, and anti-wheelie control. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 offers riding modes and ride by wire.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1430 mm compared to the Kawasaki Z900's 1450 mm. The seat height is also slightly higher for the Yamaha MT-09 SP at 825 mm compared to the Kawasaki Z900's 795 mm. The Yamaha MT-09 SP is lighter with a kerb weight of 189 kg, while the Kawasaki Z900 is heavier at 210 kg.

Both bikes come equipped with LED headlights and TFT displays, providing modern and high-quality features. The Kawasaki Z900 also has LED daytime running lights, giving it an added visual appeal.

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

In terms of strengths, the Yamaha MT-09 SP offers an upright and comfortable seating position, a well-tuned chassis, and quick and easy adjustability for mappings and traction control. It also boasts high-quality workmanship, lovely details, a great tuned engine, and impressive acceleration with lots of pressure in the relevant rev range. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 is praised for its powerful four-cylinder engine, intuitive handling, good equipment, aggressive looks, and value for money.

In terms of weaknesses, the Yamaha MT-09 SP is criticized for having a horn mounted in a crude way and a poor display. The Kawasaki Z900, on the other hand, lacks a quickshifter option and is considered to be behind competitors that offer a 6-axis IMU electronically.

Overall, both the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 and the Kawasaki Z900 2021 offer strong performance and features in the naked bike segment. The choice between the two will depend on individual preferences and priorities, such as power, adjustability, and specific features.

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

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021
Kawasaki Z900 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power119 HPEngine power125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel137 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel142 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake65 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail108 mmTrail105 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter298 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter250 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth795 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,190 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)189 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
Stationary noiseStationary noise96 dBStationary noise97 dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, except for the lack of a quickshifter option.

powerful four-cylinder

intuitive handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

No quickshifter option

competitors with 6-axis IMU electronically ahead.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 SP vs Kawasaki Z900

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 and a Kawasaki Z900 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 is about 28% higher. Compared to Kawasaki Z900 2021 there are less Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 15 compared to 34. It takes less time to sell a Kawasaki Z900 with 107 days compared to 120 days for the Yamaha MT-09 SP. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP and 46 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 since model year 2017. The first review for the Yamaha MT-09 SP was published on 11/6/2017 and now has more than 49,000 views. This compares to more than 93,200 views for the first review on Kawasaki Z900 published on 11/11/2016.

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