2022 Kawasaki Z900 vs 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP

The Kawasaki Z900 records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Yamaha MT-09 SP. The Yamaha MT-09 SP has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Kawasaki Z900 Kawasaki, Yamaha MT-09 SP Yamaha
  • Model: Kawasaki Z900 Kawasaki Z900, Yamaha MT-09 SP Yamaha MT-09 SP
  • Year: Kawasaki Z900 2022, Yamaha MT-09 SP 2024
  • Displacement: Kawasaki Z900 948, Yamaha MT-09 SP 890
  • Power: Kawasaki Z900 124, Yamaha MT-09 SP 119
  • Torque: Kawasaki Z900 99.1, Yamaha MT-09 SP 93
  • Weight: Kawasaki Z900 212, Yamaha MT-09 SP 194.1
  • Seat height: Kawasaki Z900 80, Yamaha MT-09 SP 82.5
Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP key specifications
SpecKawasaki Z900Yamaha MT-09 SP
Year20222024
CategoryNakedNaked
Displacement948890
Power124119
Torque99.193
Weight212194.1

Power

The Kawasaki Z900 records 124 hp, 5 hp (4.2%) more than the Yamaha MT-09 SP at 119 hp.

Torque

The Kawasaki Z900 records 99.1 Nm of torque, 6.1 Nm (6.6%) more than the Yamaha MT-09 SP at 93 Nm.

Weight

The Yamaha MT-09 SP records a lower wet weight of 194.1 kg, 17.9 kg less than the Kawasaki Z900 at 212 kg.

Displacement

The Kawasaki Z900 records 948 cc, 58 cc (6.5%) more than the Yamaha MT-09 SP at 890 cc.

Seat height

The Yamaha MT-09 SP has a higher recorded seat height (82.5) than the Kawasaki Z900 (80), a difference of 2.5.

Power-to-weight

The Yamaha MT-09 SP has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.613 hp/kg, compared with 0.585 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Z900.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Yamaha MT-09 SP?

The Kawasaki Z900 records 124 hp, 5 hp (4.2%) more than the Yamaha MT-09 SP at 119 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Yamaha MT-09 SP?

The Kawasaki Z900 records 99.1 Nm of torque, 6.1 Nm (6.6%) more than the Yamaha MT-09 SP at 93 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Yamaha MT-09 SP?

The Yamaha MT-09 SP records a lower wet weight of 194.1 kg, 17.9 kg less than the Kawasaki Z900 at 212 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Yamaha MT-09 SP?

The Kawasaki Z900 records 948 cc, 58 cc (6.5%) more than the Yamaha MT-09 SP at 890 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Kawasaki Z900 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP compare?

The Yamaha MT-09 SP has a higher recorded seat height (82.5) than the Kawasaki Z900 (80), a difference of 2.5.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Yamaha MT-09 SP?

The Yamaha MT-09 SP has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.613 hp/kg, compared with 0.585 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Z900.

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Kawasaki Z900

2022Naked

Displacement948 cc
Power124 hp
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Yamaha MT-09 SP

2024Naked

Displacement890 cc
Power119 hp

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2022 • Naked

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
948 cc
890 cc
Power
124 hp
119 hp
Torque
99.1 Nm
93 Nm
Engine Type
Other
-
Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
DOHC
Power / Weight
0.585 hp/kg
-
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Stroke
4T
-
Compression Ratio
11.8:1
11.5:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted
Inverted

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc x2 ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
180/55-ZR17
180/55-ZR17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
207 cm
209 cm
Height
108 cm
119 cm
Seat Height
80 cm
82.5 cm
Wheelbase
145.5 cm
143 cm
Ground Clearance
15 cm
14 cm
Dry Weight
212 kg
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Wet Weight
212 kg
194.1 kg

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