| General |
| Year | 2018 | 2024 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 650 | Yamaha MT-09 SP |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | 1080 mm / 42.5 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2055 mm / 80.9 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Width | 779 mm / 30.6 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 184 | 194 |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 184 kg / 406 lbs | 194 kg / 427.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8500 rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 65.7 Nm / 48.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 649 cc / 39.65 cu-in | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 x 60 mm | 78 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Induction | DFIØ with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain | O-ring chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Controlled-fill die-cast aluminum with subframe |
| Suspension - Front | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Suspension - Rear | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload | Linkage-free, fully adjustable horizontal Öhlins shock |
| Rake | 24° | 24.4° |
| Trail | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 108 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | Optional | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 -17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C |
| Tyres - Rear | 160/50 -17 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C |