Kawasaki Z800 vs Yamaha MT-09 Comparison

Updated: 01, Nov, 2023 07:21 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 7,50,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued

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₹ 12,00,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
231 kg189 kg
Ground Clearance
150 mm140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 litres14 litres
Wheelbase
1445 mm1430 mm
Overall Length
2100 mm2090 mm
Overall Width
800 mm795 mm
Overall Height
1050 mm1190 mm
Seat Height
834 mm825 mm

PERFORMANCE FIGURES

0-100 kmph
3.50 secs3.40 secs

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Step-up Seat/Split Seat

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
806 cc890 cc
Bore
71 mm78.0 mm
Stroke
50.9 mm62.1 mm
Number of Cylinders
43
Compression Ratio
11.9:111.5 : 1
Engine Details
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four890cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, 3-Cylinder, DOHC Engine
Maximum Power
111.3 Bhp @ 10200 rpm119 HP @ 10,000 rpm
Maximum Torque
83 Nm @ 8000 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Number of Gears
66
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, ManualWet, Multiple Disc
Cylinder Configuration
In-Line FourNA
Cooling
Liquid CoolingLiquid Cooled
Valve System
DOHC, 16 valvesNA
Fuel System
Fuel injection: ø34 mm x 4 (Mikuni), with dual throttle valvesFuel Injection
Ignition
DigitalTCI (Transistor Controlled Igniter)
Lubrication
Forced lubrication, Wet sumpWet Sump
Final Drive
Sealed chainNA
Primary Reduction Ratio
1.714 (84/49)NA
Final Reduction Ratio
3.000 (45/15)NA
Gear Ratios
1st=2.571, 2nd=1.941, 3rd=1.556, 4th=1.333, 5th=1.200, 6th=1.095NA

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Fuel Gauge
DigitalDigital
Tachometer
DigitalDigital
Trip Meter
DigitalDigital
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Clock
DigitalDigital

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance Free

MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW

Vehicle Overview
Kawasaki Z800 is a middleweight performance street bike from the Japanese bike maker. The 806cc, inline 4 engine on the Z800 is good for 111.3 BHP at 10200 rpm and 83 Nm at 8000 rpm. It carries a high 834 mm of seat height while its ground clearance is pretty normal at 150 mm. It claims a top speed of 233 kmph while its overall weight is bit more on the heavier side at 231 kg. Still, it just takes 3.5 seconds to reach 100 kmph from standstill. Kawasaki Z800 rivals Ducati Monster 821 and Benelli TNT 899 in the Indian market.NA

BRAKES AND TYRES

Tubeless Tyres
Front Brake
Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, Dual opposed 4-piston caliper298mm Hydraulic Dual Disc
Alloy Wheels
Rear Brake
Single 250 mm petal disc, Single-piston caliper245mm Hydraulic Single Disc
Wheel Type
AlloysLightweight Spin Forged Wheels
Front Tyre
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre
180/55ZR17M/C (73W)180/55-ZR17 M/C (73W)
ABS

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustabilityTelescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir. Rebound damping: Stepless. Spring preload: SteplessSwingarm, Link Type Suspension
Frame (Chassis)
Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steelDiamond
Front Wheel Travel
120 mm130 mm
Rear Wheel Travel
137 mm122 mm

Miscellaneous Information

Steering Angle
31°(Left), 31°(Right)NA

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
NakedNaked
Official Tagline
The Undisputed Super MiddleweightRevolutionising An Icon
Bike Variant
2016 Kawasaki Z8002024 Yamaha MT-09
Latest Price in India
2016 Kawasaki Z800 price was Rs 7.50 lakh before being discontinued.2024 Yamaha MT-09 is expected to be priced around Rs 12 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
Availability Status in India
DiscontinuedUpcoming
Colour Options
Candy Flat Blazed Green, Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Stardust WhiteStorm Fluo, Icon Blue, Tech Black
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol

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