Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT
Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2025 and since 2024.
Key differences
- More power: Kawasaki Z900 (91 vs 88 kW)
- Lighter: Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT (196 vs 213 kg, with fluids)
| Specs | Kawasaki Z900 | Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2025 | since 2024 |
| Type | Naked | Naked |
| Licence | A only | A only |
| Engine | 948 cm³, 4 cyl. | 890 cm³, 3 cyl. |
| Power | 91.2 kW / 124 hp | 87.5 kW / 119 hp |
| Weight | 213 kg (with fluids) | 196 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 825 mm |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | AMT (automated manual: normal gearbox, no clutch lever, shifts itself or by button) |
| Tank | 17 l | 14 l |
| Fuel use | 5.6 l/100 km | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 260 km | 240 km |
| Used price (estimate) | £6,600 - £7,100 | £8,400 - £9,500 |
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Kawasaki Z900: Weak points
- Snatchy throttle at low speed
- Little wind protection
Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT: Weak points
- Snatchy throttle at low speed
- Little wind protection
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Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.