| General |
| Year | 2009 | 2024 |
| Colours | Pearl Crystal White | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 1000 | Yamaha MT-09 SP |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 780 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 30.7 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,445 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 56.9 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 820 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 32.3 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,090 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 82.3 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,064 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 41.9 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | 1055 mm / 41.5 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2080 mm / 81.9 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Width | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 221 | 194 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 198 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 18.54 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.90 gallons | - |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 221 kg / 487.2 lbs | 194 kg / 427.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 238 km/h / 148 mph | - |
| Max Power | 127 hp / 92.7 kW @ 10000 rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 95.6 Nm / 70.5 ft/ lbs @ 8000 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.3 sec / 122 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Engine Type | In-line four, four-stroke | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 58.15 cubic inches | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77.2 x 50.9 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.0 x 2.0 inches | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 953.00 cc | - |
| Displacement | 953 cc / 58.1 cu-in | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.2 x 50.9 mm | 78 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Oil Specification | Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.9 km/lit | - |
| Fuel Induction | 4x 38mm throttle bodies | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | Digital | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EK | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain | O-ring chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Trail (mm) | 102 mm | - |
| Trail (in.) | 4.0 inches | - |
| Frame Type | Steel, Backbone frame | Controlled-fill die-cast aluminum with subframe |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm cartridge fork, rebound, spring preload adjustable | 41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Suspension - Rear | Uni-Trak, rebound spring preload adjustable | Linkage-free, fully adjustable horizontal Öhlins shock |
| Rake | 25° | 24.4° |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.0 in | 108 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | - | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | - | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.8 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.8 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 250 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 300 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 300mm 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 R17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/50 R17 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C |