Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z H2 2020
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
Kawasaki Z H2 2020
Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 vs Kawasaki Z H2 2020
The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 and the Kawasaki Z H2 2020 are both naked bikes with powerful engines and advanced rider assistance systems.
The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 is equipped with a 115 HP three-cylinder engine, while the Kawasaki Z H2 2020 boasts a more powerful 200 HP four-cylinder engine. This makes the Z H2 significantly more powerful and provides an incomparable engine performance. The Yamaha MT-09 SP, on the other hand, still offers a highly powerful engine that delivers impressive performance.
In terms of torque, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has 87.5 Nm, while the Kawasaki Z H2 has a higher torque of 137 Nm. This means that the Z H2 has more pulling power and acceleration, providing a thrilling riding experience.
Both bikes have fuel injection systems and liquid cooling, ensuring efficient and reliable performance. The Yamaha MT-09 SP has a displacement of 847 ccm, while the Kawasaki Z H2 has a larger displacement of 998 ccm. This larger displacement contributes to the Z H2's higher power output.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks in the front and swing arm suspension with monoshock absorbers at the rear. The Yamaha MT-09 SP is equipped with Kayaba front suspension and Öhlins rear suspension, while the Kawasaki Z H2 features Showa suspension components for both the front and rear. Both bikes offer adjustable suspension settings for compression, preload, and rebound, allowing riders to fine-tune their riding experience.
The chassis of the Yamaha MT-09 SP is made of aluminum and features a twin-tube frame, while the Kawasaki Z H2 has a steel frame with a tubular design. Both frames provide stability and durability, with the aluminum frame of the MT-09 SP offering a lightweight advantage.
In terms of braking, both bikes have double disk brakes in the front, but the Kawasaki Z H2 has larger 320 mm diameter disks compared to the 298 mm disks on the Yamaha MT-09 SP. This gives the Z H2 enhanced braking power and performance.
Both bikes are equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control. The Yamaha MT-09 SP also features a quickshifter, allowing for seamless upshifting. The Kawasaki Z H2, on the other hand, offers a more comprehensive range of advanced rider assistance systems, including riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. This makes the Z H2 more technologically advanced and provides additional safety and performance features.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has a wheelbase of 1500 mm and a seat height of 820 mm. It has a kerb weight of 193 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters. The Kawasaki Z H2 has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1455 mm and a slightly higher seat height of 830 mm. It has a higher kerb weight of 239 kg and a larger fuel tank capacity of 19 liters.
Kawasaki Z H2 2020
Both bikes are equipped with LED headlights, but the Kawasaki Z H2 also features LED daytime running lights and a TFT display, providing enhanced visibility and a more modern and informative instrument panel.
In terms of strengths, the Yamaha MT-09 SP offers an incredibly powerful three-cylinder engine, good brakes, a sporty and comfortable seating position, ABS, traction control, and a shift assistant. The Kawasaki Z H2, on the other hand, offers an incomparable engine, full power, an easy-to-control power unit, a pleasant seating position, high riding comfort for a naked bike, a quiet but charismatic sound, and stable and transparent handling. It is a bike that can be ridden carefree in everyday life despite its extravagant drive.
In terms of weaknesses, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has a high saddle, a shift assistant that is only for upshifting, and instruments that do not stand out strongly from the basic version. The Kawasaki Z H2 has a quickshifter that makes interventions that take too long, a suspension strut that becomes a bit spongy during sporty riding, and the exclusive motorbike deserved exclusive components all round.
Overall, both the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 and the Kawasaki Z H2 2020 are powerful and technologically advanced naked bikes, with the Z H2 offering a higher level of performance and a more comprehensive range of advanced rider assistance systems. However, the MT-09 SP still provides impressive power and performance, making it a worthy contender in the naked bike segment.
Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z H2 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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...
Kawasaki Z H2 2020
The fascinating power unit of the Kawasaki not only inspires as a motif for quartet cards or at the regulars' table. The engine is made for practical use. In the saddle of the bike, you can enjoy the thrust in every situation. Commands from the throttle are implemented directly, intensively but also controllably. However, the bike is not an athletic sportsman but a beefy naked bike. It always scores when sovereignty and power are required.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 SP vs Kawasaki Z H2
There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 and a Kawasaki Z H2 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Kawasaki Z H2 2020 is about 54% higher. A Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 experiences a loss of 780 GBP in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 640 GBP for a Kawasaki Z H2 2020. Compared to Kawasaki Z H2 2020 there are less Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 5 compared to 10. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 SP with 72 days compared to 148 days for a Kawasaki Z H2. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP and 14 reviews for the Kawasaki Z H2 since model year 2020. The first review for the Yamaha MT-09 SP was published on 06/11/2017 and now has more than 49,000 views. This compares to more than 82,500 views for the first review on Kawasaki Z H2 published on 10/10/2019.
