Yamaha MT-09 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

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Overview - Yamaha MT-09 2021 vs Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Yamaha MT-09 2021
Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore71 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power119 HPEngine power113 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,200 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque83 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11.9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement806 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth795 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,190 mmHeight1,050 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height834 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

The ingredients for the 2021 update are right: More power, more equipment, more electronics, less weight. If you take a look at the key data of the latest MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a bit pejorative. The Japanese engineers have made improvements exactly where they were needed. The swaying chassis is now a thing of the past and the load change reactions have also been eliminated from the revised three-cylinder engine. The additional power paired with a little more pressure in the mid-range gives a sovereign riding feeling. The MT-09 offers a lot of equipment and enormous riding pleasure at a very attractive price. If you like the look, you can buy it without hesitation.

No more load change reactions

even more pressure from the centre

over-complete electronics package

great working quickshifter

comfortably integrated seating position

successful chassis

lively handling

enormous riding pleasure.

Polarising look

small TFT display

somewhat indirect front wheel feel

cruise control only available in SP variant

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 vs Kawasaki Z 800

Price Yamaha MT-09

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