Yamaha R1 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2009 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Yamaha R1 2009
Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore77.2 mm
StrokeStroke52.2 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power182 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115.5 NmTorque98.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,200 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio11.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement953 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeCentral tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WidthWidth715 mmWidth780 mm
HeightHeight1,130 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity18.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Yamaha R1

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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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