Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
Kawasaki Z900 2018
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
In terms of engine and drive train, both the Kawasaki Z900 2018 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 have inline engines with fuel injection systems. However, the Z900 has a higher engine power of 125.4 HP compared to the MT-09 SP's 115 HP. The Z900 also has a higher torque of 98.6 Nm compared to the MT-09 SP's 87.5 Nm. Both bikes have liquid cooling and a displacement of 948ccm for the Z900 and 847ccm for the MT-09 SP.
In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks in the front and swing arm suspension in the rear. The Z900 offers adjustment options for preload and rebound in both the front and rear suspension, while the MT-09 SP offers additional compression adjustment for the front suspension.
Kawasaki Z900 2018
In terms of chassis, the Z900 has a steel frame with a double cradle design, while the MT-09 SP has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design. Both bikes have double disk brakes in the front, but the Z900 has a larger diameter of 300mm compared to the MT-09 SP's 298mm. Both bikes are equipped with ABS as an advanced rider assistance system.
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire width and diameter. The Z900 has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1450mm compared to the MT-09 SP's 1500mm. The seat height of the Z900 is lower at 795mm compared to the MT-09 SP's 820mm. The Z900 also has a higher kerb weight of 210kg with ABS compared to the MT-09 SP's 193kg.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
The strengths of the Z900 include its powerful and silky engine, great sound, sharp and sporty look, low seating position, and easy handling and manoeuvrability. On the other hand, the strengths of the MT-09 SP include its incredibly powerful three-cylinder engine, good brakes, sporty and comfortable seating position, ABS, traction control, and shift assistant.
The weaknesses of the Z900 include the lack of traction control and the strenuous knee angle for tall riders in the long run. The weaknesses of the MT-09 SP include the high saddle, shift assistant only for upshifting, and instruments that do not stand out strongly from the basic version.
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2018 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Z900 2018
In the hotly contested naked bike segment, the Z900 plays right at the front. Above all, its engine is absolutely terrific, runs incredibly silky and offers rich power in all rev regions - as befits a Japanese four-cylinder. Its sporty, aggressive appearance matches this. It does without electronic bells and whistles, but still conveys a lot of confidence when chasing corners, braking and accelerating out of them. The low seat is especially beneficial for smaller riders, but taller riders might miss a flatter knee angle on long distances. The low weight and compactness make the Z900 particularly agile and easy to handle. A sporting cannon that is also extremely appealing in terms of price
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
The Yamaha MT-09 SP is the refinement of an already very good mid-range naked bike. With better suspension components from Öhlins and Kayaba, a nicer paint job and a justifiably higher price, the SP version is clearly the sportiest choice within the Yamaha MT-09 range. The brute power of the engine does not allow the MT-09 SP to be ridden comfortably, but that is not necessary on the "Special" - the fun is clearly in the foreground! The Yamaha MT-09 EVO with Wilbers suspension is now available as an interesting alternative, because it has no "war paint" and is very discreet. But unfortunately only for Switzerland...
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP
There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Z900 2018 and a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 is about 7% higher. A Kawasaki Z900 2018 experiences a loss of 650 GBP in one year and 530 GBP in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 780 GBP and 1,460 GBP for a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 there are more Kawasaki Z900 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 55 compared to 5. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 SP with 72 days compared to 112 days for the Kawasaki Z900. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 46 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 and 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP since model year 2018. The first review for the Kawasaki Z900 was published on 11/11/2016 and now has more than 93,200 views. This compares to more than 49,000 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 SP published on 06/11/2017.
