Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021
Visão geral - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021
The Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 is a naked bike with a retro look that is both authentic and beautiful. It offers a very comfortable seating position, making it easy and comfortable to ride. The bike is powered by an inline four-cylinder engine with a power output of 111 HP and a torque of 98.6 Nm. The fuel system is injection-based, and the engine displacement is 948 cc. The cooling system is liquid-based.
In terms of suspension, the Z900 RS 2021 features a telescopic upside-down fork at the front with adjustable compression, preload, and recovery settings. At the rear, it has a swingarm suspension with a monoshock and adjustable preload and recovery settings. The frame is made of steel, and the chassis is of the tubular type.
The bike is equipped with dual disc brakes at the front with a diameter of 300 mm. It also has advanced driver assistance systems such as ABS and traction control.
The Z900 RS 2021 has a front tire width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The rear tire has a width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1470 mm, and the seat height is 835 mm. The curb weight, including ABS, is 215 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 17 liters.

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021
On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 also has an inline engine, but with three cylinders. It offers a higher power output of 119 HP but a slightly lower torque of 93 Nm. The fuel system is injection-based, and the engine displacement is 889 cc. The cooling system is liquid-based.
The suspension of the MT-09 SP 2021 is similar to the Z900 RS 2021, with a telescopic upside-down fork at the front and a swingarm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. Both suspensions have adjustable compression, preload, and recovery settings. However, the MT-09 SP 2021 features a chassis made of aluminum and a double-tube frame.
The bike is equipped with dual disc brakes at the front with a diameter of 298 mm. In addition to ABS and traction control, the MT-09 SP 2021 has advanced driver assistance systems such as ABS for curves, ride-by-wire, quick shift, and anti-wheelie.
The MT-09 SP 2021 has the same tire dimensions as the Z900 RS 2021, with a front tire width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, and a rear tire width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is slightly shorter at 1430 mm, and the seat height is 825 mm. The curb weight, including ABS, is lighter at 189 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 14 liters.

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021
In terms of strengths, the Z900 RS 2021 is praised for its authentic and beautiful retro look, as well as its very comfortable seating position. It is also described as easy and comfortable to ride.
On the other hand, the MT-09 SP 2021 is praised for its upright and comfortable seating position, well-tuned chassis, and quick and easy adjustability of mappings and traction control. It also features high-quality finishing and charming details. The engine is well-tuned, providing great acceleration and pressure in the relevant range of rotations.
However, the Z900 RS 2021 is criticized for not having a quick shift lever and driving modes, although it does have adjustable traction control. The MT-09 SP 2021 is criticized for having a poorly mounted horn and a deficient display.
Overall, both bikes have their strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them would depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.
Especificações técnicas Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 em comparação com Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021
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Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Uma mota de beleza intemporal, a Z 900 RS. O seu coração, o potente e suave motor de quatro cilindros, garante um prazer absoluto de condução. Mesmo em viagens mais longas, oferece muito conforto graças à sua posição de assento agradável, ao selim bem almofadado e ao guiador alto e largo. Para quem gosta de motos retro mas aprecia um comportamento moderno, a Z1 Homage é uma excelente escolha.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021

A Yamaha MT-09 SP é baseada na MT-09 muito bem feita. Em 2021, uma safra particularmente boa! Mas a atualização vai ainda melhor! O chassis de alta qualidade proporciona um excelente compromisso entre conforto de condução e desportivismo.
Comparação de preços Preço médio de mercado Kawasaki Z900 RS vs Yamaha MT-09 SP
There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 and a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 is about 4% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2021 there are less Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 14 compared to 15. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 SP with 120 days compared to 125 days for the Kawasaki Z900 RS. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 26 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 RS and 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP since model year 2018. The first review for the Kawasaki Z900 RS was published on 06/09/2017 and now has more than 63 700 views. This compares to more than 49 000 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 SP published on 06/11/2017.