Yamaha Mt-07 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-07 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Yamaha Mt-07: 73 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 184 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-07
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
184 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 9,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets)
225 km/h
Weight
184 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-07
8.5/10
"The best value middleweight naked money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Exceptional torque-to-weight ratio
+Near-bulletproof CP2 engine
+Brilliant flickable chassis
Cons
−Soft stock suspension disappoints
−Mirrors vibrate badly above 6k
−Seat comfort deteriorates quickly
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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