| General |
| Year | 2018 | 2024 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 900 | Yamaha MT-09 SP |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 795 mm / 32.8 in | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57.1 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | 1065 mm / 41.9 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2065 mm / 81.5 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Width | 825 mm / 32.3 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 210 | 194 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 210 kg / 463.1 lbs | 194 kg / 427.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 125 hp / 91.2 kW @ 9500 rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 98 Nm / 72.7 lb-ft @ 7700 | 93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 948 cc / 57.8 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 |
| Bore x Stroke | 73.4 x 56.0mm | 78 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Induction | DFIØ with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain | O-ring chain |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.933 (44/15) | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.692 (35/13) 2nd 2.059 (35/17) 3rd 1.650 (33/20) 4th 1.409 (31/22) 5th 1.222 (33/27) 6th 1.034 (30/29) | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.627 (83/51) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Trellis, high tensile steel | Controlled-fill die-cast aluminum with subframe |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability | 41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Suspension - Rear | Horizontal back-link, stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload | Linkage-free, fully adjustable horizontal Öhlins shock |
| Rake | 24° | 24.4° |
| Trail | 103 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 | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x semi-floating 310 mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C |