Yamaha MT-09 2023 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2023

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Overview - Yamaha MT-09 2023 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2023

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2023 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power119 HPEngine power120 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque102 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio10.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel130 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel122 mmTravel152 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
RakeRake65 degreeRake63 degree
TrailTrail108 mmTrail106 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter298 mmDiameter310 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter250 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Quickshifter, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Ride by Wire

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 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth795 mmWidth950 mm
HeightHeight1,190 mmHeight1,530 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)189 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)253 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Yamaha MT-09 2023

If you take a look at the key data of the MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a little 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.

no load change reactions

plenty of pressure from the centre

over-complete electronics package

great working quickshifter

comfortably integrated seating position

successful chassis

lively handling

enormous riding pleasure

Polarising optics

small TFT display

somewhat indirect front wheel feel

cruise control only available in SP variant

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

Price Yamaha MT-09

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