Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally 2016

Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally 2016

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally 2016

Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke59.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque87.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin Tube

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 width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth815 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight221 kgKerb Weight188 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally 2016

Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price Yamaha MT-09 Street Rally

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