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MT-09 vs Z800

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Yamaha MT-09
Ex-showroom

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

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Kawasaki Z800
Ex-showroom

₹700,000 - ₹750,000

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Value check

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

Body style

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Powertrain

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Starting Price

Different

Yamaha MT-09

₹120,000 - ₹1,400,000

Kawasaki Z800

₹700,000 - ₹750,000

Power

Different

Yamaha MT-09

119 HP @ 10,000 rpm

Kawasaki Z800

111.3 Bhp @ 10200 rpm

Torque

Different

Yamaha MT-09

93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm

Kawasaki Z800

83 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Yamaha MT-09

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

Kawasaki Z800

-

Length

Yamaha MT-09

2090 mm

Kawasaki Z800

2100 mm

Width

Yamaha MT-09

795 mm

Kawasaki Z800

800 mm

Ground Clearance

Yamaha MT-09

140 mm

Kawasaki Z800

150 mm

Images

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Yamaha MT-09

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Kawasaki Z800

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 90 technical specs across 6 categories with 37 highlighted differences.

Total specs

90

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Differences found

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Other Features

25 differences in this category

Other Features
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Wheel Type

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

Lightweight Spin Forged Wheels

Kawasaki Z800

Alloys

Air Temperature Gauge

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

1430 mm

Kawasaki Z800

1445 mm

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

130 mm

Kawasaki Z800

120 mm

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

3

Kawasaki Z800

4

Emission Norms

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Euro 5

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Head Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Single LED Headlight

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Slide Control System (SCS)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Traction Control System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Quick Shift System (QSS)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

3.40 secs

Kawasaki Z800

3.50 secs

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

Storm Fluo, Icon Blue, Tech Black

Kawasaki Z800

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

Cooling

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

Liquid Cooled

Kawasaki Z800

Liquid Cooling

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

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

Kawasaki Z800

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

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Water Temperature Meter

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

Diamond

Kawasaki Z800

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

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

62.1 mm

Kawasaki Z800

50.9 mm

Final transmission

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Chain

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

Revolutionising An Icon

Kawasaki Z800

The Undisputed Super Middleweight

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Maintenance Free

Kawasaki Z800

Maintenance Free

Emission (Co2)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

116 g/km

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

ABS

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Projector Head Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Trail

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

108 mm

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Clutch

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

Wet, Multiple Disc

Kawasaki Z800

Wet multi-disc, Manual

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-09

Kawasaki Z800

2016 Kawasaki Z800

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Temperature Gauge

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

140 mm

Kawasaki Z800

150 mm

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

Swingarm, Link Type Suspension

Kawasaki Z800

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

Performance

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

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

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Bore

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

78.0 mm

Kawasaki Z800

71 mm

Ignition

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

TCI (Transistor Controlled Igniter)

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

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

Kawasaki Z800

180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Heated Grips

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Caster

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

25º

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

6

Kawasaki Z800

6

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Tachometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

189 kg

Kawasaki Z800

231 kg

Top Speed

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

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

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

Telescopic Forks

Kawasaki Z800

41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

11.5 : 1

Kawasaki Z800

11.9:1

Clock

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Braking System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

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

Kawasaki Z800

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

122 mm

Kawasaki Z800

137 mm

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Constant Mesh

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

LED

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Lift Control System (LIF)

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Yes

Wheel Size

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

17-inch

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Yes

Kawasaki Z800

Not listed

Lubrication

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

Wet Sump

Kawasaki Z800

Forced lubrication, Wet sump

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Naked

Kawasaki Z800

Naked

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Digital

Kawasaki Z800

Digital

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

Yamaha MT-09

Upcoming

Kawasaki Z800

Discontinued

Valve System

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

DOHC, 16 valves

Final Drive

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

Sealed chain

Cylinder Configuration

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

In-Line Four

Gear Ratios

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

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

Final Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

3.000 (45/15)

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

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.

Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

31°(Left), 31°(Right)

Primary Reduction Ratio

Other Features

Same

Yamaha MT-09

Not listed

Kawasaki Z800

1.714 (84/49)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MT-09 vs Z800

Which is better among Yamaha MT-09 and Kawasaki Z800?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Yamaha MT-09 and Kawasaki Z800 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

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

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

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

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