Yamaha Mt-09 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-09 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Yamaha Mt-09: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier models ~115 hp) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ gen2) weight, top speed 215 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), 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
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier models ~115 hp)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ gen2)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ gen2)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 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
8.5/10
"Buy one, but budget £500 extra for essential fixes immediately."
Pros
+Triple engine feels alive
+Incredible power-to-weight ratio
+Lightweight flickable chassis
Cons
−Stock fueling needs immediate fixing
−Suspension mediocre from factory
−Vibration issues at highway speeds
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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