Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha Mt-25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha Mt-25. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Mt-25: 35 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z900
Yamaha Mt-25
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
98.6 Nm
23.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
35 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
23.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
145 km/h
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Yamaha Mt-25
7.5/10
"Honest, durable learner bike that won't embarrass you on corners."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, flickable chassis dynamics
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Painfully slow above 130kph
−Fork seals weep early
−Seat gets harsh quickly
Top 10 Accessories
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