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Z1000 vs MT-09

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Kawasaki Z1000
Ex-showroom

₹15.10 L

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Yamaha MT-09
Ex-showroom

₹12 L

Yamaha MT-09 expected mileage is 20 kmpl (approximate).
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Value check

Start with price: Kawasaki Z1000 at ₹15.10 L; Yamaha MT-09 at ₹12 L.

Body style

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Powertrain

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Starting Price

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

₹15.10 L

Yamaha MT-09

₹12 L

Power

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

142 HP @ 10000 rpm

Yamaha MT-09

119 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Torque

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

111 Nm @ 7300 rpm

Yamaha MT-09

93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Kawasaki Z1000

-

Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-09 expected mileage is 20 kmpl (approximate).

Length

Kawasaki Z1000

2045 mm

Yamaha MT-09

2090 mm

Width

Kawasaki Z1000

790 mm

Yamaha MT-09

795 mm

Ground Clearance

Kawasaki Z1000

125 mm

Yamaha MT-09

140 mm

Images

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Kawasaki Z1000

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Yamaha MT-09

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 85 technical specs across 6 categories with 41 highlighted differences.

Total specs

85

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Differences found

41

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Other Features

29 differences in this category

Other Features
67 visible specs
29 differences

Showing all specs in Other Features, with changed values marked.

Braking System

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Anti-Lock Braking System

Yamaha MT-09

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

29°(Left), 29°(Right)

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

221 kg

Yamaha MT-09

189 kg

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Twin-Tube, Aluminium

Yamaha MT-09

Diamond

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Yamaha MT-09

120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W)

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Trail

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

101 mm

Yamaha MT-09

108 mm

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

2019 Kawasaki Z1000 price was Rs 15.10 lakh before being discontinued.

Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-09 is expected to be priced around Rs 12 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

Valve System

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

DOHC, 16 valves

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Maintenance Free

Yamaha MT-09

Maintenance Free

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged Shock, with Rebound Damping and Preload Adjustability

Yamaha MT-09

Swingarm, Link Type Suspension

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

11.8:1

Yamaha MT-09

11.5 : 1

Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

BS4

Yamaha MT-09

Euro 5

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

1435 mm

Yamaha MT-09

1430 mm

Wheel Type

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Alloys

Yamaha MT-09

Lightweight Spin Forged Wheels

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

4

Yamaha MT-09

3

Rake

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

24.5°

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Discontinued

Yamaha MT-09

Upcoming

Cooling

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Liquid Cooling

Yamaha MT-09

Liquid Cooled

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Digital

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

ø41 mm Inverted Fork with Compression and Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability

Yamaha MT-09

Telescopic Forks

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Naked

Yamaha MT-09

Naked

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Lubrication

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump with Oil Cooler

Yamaha MT-09

Wet Sump

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

56 mm

Yamaha MT-09

62.1 mm

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

135 mm

Yamaha MT-09

122 mm

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

2019 Kawasaki Z1000

Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-09

Number of Gears

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

6 Speed

Yamaha MT-09

6

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Digital

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

ABS

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Green

Yamaha MT-09

Storm Fluo, Icon Blue, Tech Black

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Return

Yamaha MT-09

Constant Mesh

Ignition

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Digital

Yamaha MT-09

TCI (Transistor Controlled Igniter)

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

125 mm

Yamaha MT-09

140 mm

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Bore

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

77 mm

Yamaha MT-09

78.0 mm

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

120 mm

Yamaha MT-09

130 mm

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Call of the Wild

Yamaha MT-09

Revolutionising An Icon

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Analog

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

Yamaha MT-09

180/55-ZR17 M/C (73W)

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Temperature Gauge

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Performance

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

In terms of performance, the 890cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.4 seconds.

Heated Grips

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Caster

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

25º

Top Speed

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-09 top speed is 225 kmph (speedo-indicated).

Clock

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

LED

Lift Control System (LIF)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Wheel Size

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

17-inch

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Air Temperature Gauge

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Head Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Single LED Headlight

Slide Control System (SCS)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Traction Control System

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Quick Shift System (QSS)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

3.40 secs

Water Temperature Meter

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Final transmission

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Chain

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

116 g/km

Projector Head Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Clutch

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Wet, Multiple Disc
Fuel & Efficiency
5 visible specs
2 differences

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Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Fuel Injection: ø38 mm x 4 (Keihin), with Oval Sub-Throttles

Yamaha MT-09

Fuel Injection

Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Digital

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Petrol

Yamaha MT-09

Petrol

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

17 litres

Yamaha MT-09

14 litres

Mileage

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-09 expected mileage is 20 kmpl (approximate).
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

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Front Brake

Safety

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Dual Semi-Floating 310 mm Petal Discs, Dual Radial-Mount, Monobloc, Opposed 4-Piston

Yamaha MT-09

298mm Hydraulic Dual Disc

Rear Brake

Safety

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Single 250 mm Petal Disc, Single-Piston

Yamaha MT-09

245mm Hydraulic Single Disc
Engine & Performance
6 visible specs
4 differences

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Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

1043 cc

Yamaha MT-09

890 cc

Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

142 HP @ 10000 rpm

Yamaha MT-09

119 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

1043cc, 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooling

Yamaha MT-09

890cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, 3-Cylinder, DOHC Engine

Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

111 Nm @ 7300 rpm

Yamaha MT-09

93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm

Engine Oil Capacity

Engine & Performance

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

3.50 litres

Engine Brake Control (EBC)

Engine & Performance

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes
Dimensions
4 visible specs
4 differences

Showing all specs in Dimensions, with changed values marked.

Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

815 mm

Yamaha MT-09

825 mm

Overall Height

Dimensions

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

1055 mm

Yamaha MT-09

1190 mm

Overall Width

Dimensions

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

790 mm

Yamaha MT-09

795 mm

Overall Length

Dimensions

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

2045 mm

Yamaha MT-09

2090 mm
Comfort & Convenience
1 visible specs
0 differences

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Key Features

Comfort & Convenience

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Full-Colour 3.5-Inch TFT Display, Compact, Bifunctional LED Headlight, Quick Shift System, Lightweight Spin Forged Wheels, Adjustable Suspension, Radial Front Brake Master Cylinder, All-New Lightweight CF Aluminium Die-Cast Frame, Next-Generation Design and Styling, 6-Axis IMU plus Lean-Sensitive Rider Aids.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Z1000 vs MT-09

Which is better among Kawasaki Z1000 and Yamaha MT-09?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Kawasaki Z1000 and Yamaha MT-09 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Kawasaki Z1000 and Yamaha MT-09 prices compare?

Based on the available data, Kawasaki Z1000 is listed with ₹15.10 L, while Yamaha MT-09 is listed with ₹12 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

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