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Z1000 vs Z800 vs MT-09

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Kawasaki Z1000
Ex-showroom

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

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Kawasaki Z800
Ex-showroom

₹700,000 - ₹750,000

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Yamaha MT-09
Ex-showroom

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

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Value check

Start with price: Kawasaki Z1000 at ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000; Kawasaki Z800 at ₹700,000 - ₹750,000; Yamaha MT-09 at ₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000.

Body style

Compare dimensions and seating below to judge everyday practicality.

Powertrain

Use the detailed specifications below to compare performance and efficiency values.

Three-way compare

This page compares Kawasaki Z1000, Kawasaki Z800, Yamaha MT-09 side by side so you can shortlist the best fit without opening multiple tabs.

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Starting Price

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000

Kawasaki Z800

₹700,000 - ₹750,000

Yamaha MT-09

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

Power

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

142 HP @ 10000 rpm

Kawasaki Z800

111.3 Bhp @ 10200 rpm

Yamaha MT-09

119 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Torque

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

111 Nm @ 7300 rpm

Kawasaki Z800

83 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Yamaha MT-09

93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Kawasaki Z1000

-

Kawasaki Z800

-

Yamaha MT-09

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

Length

Kawasaki Z1000

2045 mm

Kawasaki Z800

2100 mm

Yamaha MT-09

2090 mm

Width

Kawasaki Z1000

790 mm

Kawasaki Z800

800 mm

Yamaha MT-09

795 mm

Ground Clearance

Kawasaki Z1000

125 mm

Kawasaki Z800

150 mm

Yamaha MT-09

140 mm

Images

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Yamaha MT-09

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 91 technical specs across 6 categories with 44 highlighted differences.

Total specs

91

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Other Features

32 differences in this category

Other Features
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Emission Norms

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

BS4

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Euro 5

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

1435 mm

Kawasaki Z800

1445 mm

Yamaha MT-09

1430 mm

Wheel Type

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Alloys

Kawasaki Z800

Alloys

Yamaha MT-09

Lightweight Spin Forged Wheels

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

4

Kawasaki Z800

4

Yamaha MT-09

3

Rake

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

24.5°

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Discontinued

Kawasaki Z800

Discontinued

Yamaha MT-09

Upcoming

Cooling

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Liquid Cooling

Kawasaki Z800

Liquid Cooling

Yamaha MT-09

Liquid Cooled

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

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

Kawasaki Z800

41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability

Yamaha MT-09

Telescopic Forks

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Naked

Kawasaki Z800

Naked

Yamaha MT-09

Naked

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Lubrication

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump with Oil Cooler

Kawasaki Z800

Forced lubrication, Wet sump

Yamaha MT-09

Wet Sump

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

56 mm

Kawasaki Z800

50.9 mm

Yamaha MT-09

62.1 mm

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

135 mm

Kawasaki Z800

137 mm

Yamaha MT-09

122 mm

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

2019 Kawasaki Z1000

Kawasaki Z800

2016 Kawasaki Z800

Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-09

Number of Gears

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

6 Speed

Kawasaki Z800

6

Yamaha MT-09

6

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

ABS

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Green

Kawasaki Z800

Candy Flat Blazed Green, Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Stardust White

Yamaha MT-09

Storm Fluo, Icon Blue, Tech Black

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Return

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Constant Mesh

Ignition

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Yamaha MT-09

TCI (Transistor Controlled Igniter)

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

125 mm

Kawasaki Z800

150 mm

Yamaha MT-09

140 mm

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Bore

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

77 mm

Kawasaki Z800

71 mm

Yamaha MT-09

78.0 mm

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

120 mm

Kawasaki Z800

120 mm

Yamaha MT-09

130 mm

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Call of the Wild

Kawasaki Z800

The Undisputed Super Middleweight

Yamaha MT-09

Revolutionising An Icon

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Analog

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

Kawasaki Z800

180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Yamaha MT-09

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

Steering Angle

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

29°(Left), 29°(Right)

Kawasaki Z800

31°(Left), 31°(Right)

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Braking System

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Anti-Lock Braking System

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

221 kg

Kawasaki Z800

231 kg

Yamaha MT-09

189 kg

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Twin-Tube, Aluminium

Kawasaki Z800

Tubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel

Yamaha MT-09

Diamond

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Kawasaki Z800

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Yamaha MT-09

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

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

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

Kawasaki Z800

2016 Kawasaki Z800 price was Rs 7.50 lakh before being discontinued.

Yamaha MT-09

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

Trail

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

101 mm

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

108 mm

Valve System

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

DOHC, 16 valves

Kawasaki Z800

DOHC, 16 valves

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Maintenance Free

Kawasaki Z800

Maintenance Free

Yamaha MT-09

Maintenance Free

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

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

Kawasaki Z800

Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir. Rebound damping: Stepless. Spring preload: Stepless

Yamaha MT-09

Swingarm, Link Type Suspension

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

11.8:1

Kawasaki Z800

11.9:1

Yamaha MT-09

11.5 : 1

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

3.50 secs

Yamaha MT-09

3.40 secs

Cylinder Configuration

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

In-Line Four

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Gear Ratios

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

1st=2.571, 2nd=1.941, 3rd=1.556, 4th=1.333, 5th=1.200, 6th=1.095

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Clutch

Other Features

Different

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Wet multi-disc, Manual

Yamaha MT-09

Wet, Multiple Disc

Final Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

3.000 (45/15)

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

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.

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Primary Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

1.714 (84/49)

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Final Drive

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Sealed chain

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Clock

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Heated Grips

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Caster

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

25º

Top Speed

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

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

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

LED

Lift Control System (LIF)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Wheel Size

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

17-inch

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Air Temperature Gauge

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Head Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Single LED Headlight

Slide Control System (SCS)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Traction Control System

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Quick Shift System (QSS)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Water Temperature Meter

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Final transmission

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Chain

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

116 g/km

Projector Head Light

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Temperature Gauge

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Performance

Other Features

Same

Kawasaki Z1000

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Yamaha MT-09

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Z1000 vs Z800 vs MT-09

Which is better among Kawasaki Z1000, Kawasaki Z800 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, Kawasaki Z800 and Yamaha MT-09 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Kawasaki Z1000, Kawasaki Z800 and Yamaha MT-09 prices compare?

Based on the available data, Kawasaki Z1000 is listed with ₹130,000 - ₹2,776,000, while Kawasaki Z800 is listed with ₹700,000 - ₹750,000, while Yamaha MT-09 is listed with ₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Kawasaki Z1000, Kawasaki Z800 and Yamaha MT-09?

The detailed specifications section on this page groups available values by category and highlights differences so you can compare all vehicles without opening multiple tabs.

Can I compare similar alternatives to Kawasaki Z1000, Kawasaki Z800 and Yamaha MT-09?

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