Kawasaki Z900 Se vs Yamaha Mt-09 Sp
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z900 Se vs Yamaha Mt-09 Sp. Kawasaki Z900 Se: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 212 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Mt-09 Sp: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced but not hard-limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z900 Se
Yamaha Mt-09 Sp
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
98.6 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
212 kg
193 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced but not hard-limited)
Weight
212 kg (curb/wet weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, estimated real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z900 Se
8.5/10
"The best value semi-active naked bike you can buy used."
Pros
+Skyhook suspension genuinely transforms ride
+Brembo brakes are exceptional
+Strong, flexible engine character
Cons
−Stock tyres wear fast
−Chain maintenance often neglected
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Yamaha Mt-09 Sp
8.5/10
"The triple-cylinder secret weapon that rewards experienced, committed buyers."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds magnificent
+Öhlins suspension genuinely transforms handling
+Strong electronics package throughout
Cons
−Subframes crack under abuse
−Pre-2021 ergonomics cramped tall riders
−Fuel economy disappoints spirited riders
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