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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Yamaha MT-09

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. Yamaha MT-093
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-09193 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-09825 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-09140 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RYamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank17 L14 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc890 cc
Cylinders43
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm825 mm
Ground clearance135 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha MT-09?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 weighs about 193 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so Yamaha MT-09 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-09 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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