2020 Kawasaki Z 900 vs 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 Kawasaki Z 900 2020 Kawasaki Z 900

Naked bike

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
92.2 kW / 123.6 hp @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
467.5 pounds
2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
194 kg / 427.7 lbs
Full Specifications
General
CommentsPower Mode Selection. Traction control.-
Year20202024
ColoursMetallic Graphite Gray/Metallic Spark Black, Candy Plasma Blue/Metallic Matte Fusion Silver-
Make ModelKawasaki Z 900Yamaha MT-09 SP
Warranty12 Month Limited Warranty-
Dimensions
Width (in.)32.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1455 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)57.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)800 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.5 inches-
Height (mm)1064 mm-
Length (in.)81.5 inches-
Width (mm)826 mm-
Height (in.)41.9 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Length (mm)2070 mm-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.2 in825.5 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1455.4 mm / 57.3 in1430 mm / 56.3 in
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1080 mm / 42.5 in1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length2070 mm / 81.4 in1145 mm / 45.1 in
Width825 mm / 32.4 in820 mm / 32.3 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)467.5 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)212.1 kg194
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.50 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.03 litres-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight212 kg / 467.5 lbs194 kg / 427.7 lbs
Performance
Max Power92.2 kW / 123.6 hp @ 9500 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque98.6 Nm / 72.7 lb-ft @ 7700 rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.9 x 2.2 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)73.4 x 56.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)948.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)57.85 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Displacement948 cc / 57.8 cu-in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies-
Bore x Stroke73.4 x 56.0 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Fuel InductionFuel injection: 36 mm x 4 with sub-throttleFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionTCBI with electronic advance TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveSealed chainO-ring chain
Final Drive Ratio2.933 (44/15)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.692 (35/13) 2nd 2.059 (35/17) 3rd 1.650 (33/20) 4th 1.409 (31/22) 5th 1.222 (33/27) 6th 1.034 (30/29)-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveSealed chain-
Primary Drive Ratios1.627 (83/51)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)119 mm-
Trail (in.)4.1 inches-
Trail (mm)104 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Frame TypeHigh-tensile steel trellisControlled-fill die-cast aluminum with subframe
Suspension - Front41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustabilityLinkage-free, fully adjustable horizontal Öhlins shock
Rake24.5°24.4°
Trail110 mm / 4.3 in108 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationTFT Color Instrumentation-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300 mm semi-floating discs, dual opposed 4 piston calipers2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 250mm petal disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Tyres - Front120/70ZR17M/C (58W)120/70 ZR17 M/C
Tyres - Rear180/55ZR17M/C (73W)180/55 ZR17 M/C