Yamaha Mt-09 Sp vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-09 Sp vs Kawasaki Z1000. 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. 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-09 Sp
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced but not hard-limited)
225 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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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