| General |
| Year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z H2 SE | Yamaha MT-09 SP |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 830 mm / 32.6 in | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | 1130 mm / 44.4 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 1130 mm / 44.4 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Width | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 240 | 194 |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 240 kg / 529 lbs | 194 kg / 427.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 197 hp / 147 kW @ 11000rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 137 Nm / 101 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cub in | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four Stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 16 valves, Supercharger Centrifugal, scroll-type | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 76 x 55 mm | 78 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | 4-1-2 | - |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel-injected with supercharger | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | Digital | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Forced, wet sump with oil cooler | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain | O-ring chain |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.556 (46/18) | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 3.077 2nd 2.471 3rd 2.045 4th 1.727 5th 1.524 6th 1.348 | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.480 (74/50) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-speed, return | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate | Controlled-fill die-cast aluminum with subframe |
| Suspension - Front | 43 mm inverted fork (SFF-CA) with KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, manual spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs | 41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Suspension - Rear | New Uni Trak, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, manual spring preload adjustability, and top-out spring | Linkage-free, fully adjustable horizontal Öhlins shock |
| Rake | 24.9° | 24.4° |
| Trail | 104 mm / 4.1 in | 108 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 134 mm / 5.3 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 320mm semi-floating discs, Caliper: Dual radial - mount, Brembo Stylema monobloc, opposed 4-piston | 2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 260mm disc, 1-piston caliper | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W | 120/70 ZR17 M/C |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55ZR17 M/C 75W | 180/55 ZR17 M/C |