Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2017

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2017

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2017

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Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2017

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2017

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2017

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2017

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke59.1 mmStroke45.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power131 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque87.5 NmTorque71 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement847 ccmDisplacement636 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
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTwin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Quickshifter, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction 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
LengthLength2,160 mmLength2,085 mm
WidthWidth850 mmWidth705 mm
HeightHeight1,375 mmHeight1,115 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,500 mmWheelbase1,395 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)194 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018

The Yamaha MT-09 SP is the refinement of an already very good mid-range naked bike. With better suspension components from Öhlins and Kayaba, a nicer paint job and a justifiably higher price, the SP version is clearly the sportiest choice within the Yamaha MT-09 range. The brute power of the engine does not allow the MT-09 SP to be ridden comfortably, but that is not necessary on the "Special" - the fun is clearly in the foreground! The Yamaha MT-09 EVO with Wilbers suspension is now available as an interesting alternative, because it has no "war paint" and is very discreet. But unfortunately only for Switzerland...

incredibly powerful three-cylinder engine

good brakes

sporty and comfortable seating position

ABS

traction control

shift assistant

high saddle

shift assistant only for upshifting

instruments do not stand out strongly from the basic version

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2017

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 SP vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636

Price Yamaha MT-09 SP

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Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636

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