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Yamaha MT-09 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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

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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

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

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

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

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank14 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc998 cc
Cylinders34
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm203 PS @ 13,200 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne981 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height825 mm835 mm
Ground clearance140 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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

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

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

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.

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

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if most power, most pulling power 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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