| General |
| Year | 2012 | 2024 |
| Colours | Orange/black | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 1000 | Yamaha MT-09 SP |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 236 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 42.7 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,085 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 82.5 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,096 mm | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 815 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 9.3 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 56.7 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,440 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 31.7 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 805 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 32.1 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 815.3 mm / 32.1 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 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 15.14 litres | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 292.1 kg | 194 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.00 gallons | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 198 | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 643.9 pounds | - |
| 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 | 239.7 km/h / 148.9 mph | - |
| Max Power | 101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 110 Nm / 1.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.1 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77.0 x 56.0 mm | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 1043.00 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.0 x 2.2 inches | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four, four-stroke | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 63.64 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement | 1043 cc / 63.7 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. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0mm | 78 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Oil Specification | Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 17.1 km/lit | - |
| Fuel Induction | DFIØ with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EK | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain | O-ring chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 1.950 (39/20) 3rd 1.600 (24/15) 4th 1.389 (25/18) 5th 1.238 (26/21) 6th 1.136 (25/22) | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | X-Ring Chain | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Trail (mm) | 104 mm | - |
| Trail (in.) | 4.1 inches | - |
| Frame Type | Type: Aluminum Backbone | Controlled-fill die-cast aluminum with subframe |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload | 41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Suspension - Rear | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload | 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 | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.4 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Lighting system | 30W x 2 halogen | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 250 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.8 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 300 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.8 inches | - |
| 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 |