Yamaha Mt-03 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-03 vs Kawasaki Z900. Yamaha Mt-03: 42 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-03
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
42 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
42 hp @ 10,750 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-03
8.5/10
"The smartest used buy under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Genuinely fun at legal speeds
+Cheap insurance and running costs
Cons
−Fork seals can weep early
−Highway cruising feels buzzy
−Thin seat on long rides
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
Top 10 Accessories
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