Yamaha R1 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Overview - Yamaha R1 2009 vs Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	71 mm
Stroke	Stroke	52.2 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	182 HP	Engine power	113 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	115.5 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	11.9
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	998 ccm	Displacement	806 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	715 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,050 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	834 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Overall, the Z800 delivered a sensational performance. Considering the fact that nothing was changed or optimised on the vehicle apart from the Remus rear silencer, a super final result.

Eye-catching, chunky look

confident acceleration

relaxed geometry

powerful brakes

Limited freedom of movement for the legs.