Yamaha MT-09 SP versus Kawasaki Z 900

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Yamaha

Yamaha MT-09 SP

Naked
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Z 900

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2025~
Built von 2020 bis 2025~
RRP 13.199 €
RRP 9.845 €
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Pros:
Pros:
  • Gentlemen's engine with power, character and everything else
  • roughened 4-cylinder sound
  • Good standard equipment
  • Very good brakes with cornering ABS
  • Balanced handling
Cons:
Cons:
  • app in need of improvement
  • limited pillion comfort

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.440 mm
Length :
2.090 mm Height : 1.190 mm
Seat :
825 mm
Weight :
190 kg
Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length :
2.070 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
213 (max: 395 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: 3-cylinder, 4-stroke 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 948 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 225 km/h
Performance: 119 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
254 km
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 124 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 97 NM bei 7.700 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
354 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge tube frame (aluminum)
Front suspension:
USD 41mm, fully adjustable (travel 130mm)
Rear suspension:
Coil spring/Gas-hydraulic damper (travel 122 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless)
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 245 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 250 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Back to the exit question: Is the 1,800 Euro surcharge for the SP worthwhile? Jein, one might say. The SP is the slightly more noble and chassis-technically better machine, but if you don't have it so thick, we think you can also use the standard MT-09.
 
However, the competition for the naked bikes of the upper middle class is tough: KTM 890 Duke R, Kawasaki Z900, Ducati Monster, Aprilia Tuono 660, Triumph Speed Triple RS - these are all also great machines. In the end, many potential buyers will probably depend on the engine: it's just a character question whether you're on Twin, Triple or In-line fours.
 
In any case, the MT-09 SP does quite a lot of right and actually nothing wrong - except for the company operation, which is, however, similarly murky among the competitors. But as a couple you don't really want to ride these bikes, don't you?
 
The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg Eidelstedt - thank you.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 11,599
  • Used (3 years old): 10,000€
  • Years of construction: from 2018
  • Colours: blue-black

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Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 9.845€
  • Used (3 years old): 7.000€
  • Years of manufacture: 2017 - present
  • Colours: black-green, black-red, black-black