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Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z9004
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V23
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Yamaha MT-15 V2
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank17 L10 L
On a full tank—~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc155 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm810 mm
Ground clearance140 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z900 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 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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