Yamaha MT-09 2019 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Yamaha MT-09 2019

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Overview - Yamaha MT-09 2019 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Yamaha MT-09 2019

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2019 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Yamaha MT-09 2019

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Yamaha MT-09 2019

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59.1 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	115 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	87.5 Nm	Torque	91.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
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	3	Cylinders	4
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
Displacement	Displacement	847 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	137 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	140 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	103 mm	Trail	105 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	298 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Quickshifter, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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	2,075 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	815 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 2019

Riding fast is possible, but exhausting. The high handlebars are counterproductive on the race track and require a lot of physical effort. The MT-09 can't keep up with the Street Triple R, even with WP suspension.

Powerful engine with plenty of torque

Fine control of traction control

No blipper function

High handlebars give little feedback

Rough throttle response

Early-regulating ABS

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Whether you ride it with 70 kW, or in a further throttled 35 kW version: The Kawasaki Z900 is on a par with its open version - just with less power. That's why you can also be happy about the great handling and the updated electronics package for 2020. There's also good news about the engine. Even with 95 hp, the Kawa pulls tight on the chain and will give pleasure for many seasons! A bike you can grow with!

Enough power - even with throttle

great handling

good equipment

aggressive look

value for money.

Menu navigation somewhat tiring

missing quickshifter option

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW

Price Yamaha MT-09

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Price Kawasaki Z900 70kW

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Yamaha MT-09 2019 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Overview - Yamaha MT-09 2019 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2019 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 2019

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW

Price Yamaha MT-09

Price Kawasaki Z900 70kW

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