Kawasaki Z H2 vs Yamaha MT-10
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z H2 and the Yamaha MT-10 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z H2
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱950,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,800
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha MT-10
SP variant
- SRP
- ₱1,099,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱31,003
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z H2 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱950,000, which is ₱149,000 (14%) below the Yamaha MT-10 at ₱1,099,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z H2 is estimated at ₱26,800 a month against ₱31,003 for the MT-10, a difference of ₱4,203 a month.
- The Z H2 makes more power (200 PS against 165.9 PS for the MT-10).
- The Z H2 has more torque (137 Nm against 112 Nm for the MT-10).
- The Z H2 is the heavier bike (240 kg against 214 kg for the MT-10).
- The Z H2 carries more fuel (19 L against 17 L for the MT-10).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z H2Standard, ₱950,000 | Yamaha MT-10SP, ₱1,099,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 200 PS | 165.9 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,000 rpm | 11,500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 137 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 8500 | 9000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection | n/a |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 14.7 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed return dog-ring | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2085 mm | 2100 mm |
| Width (differs) | 810 mm | 800 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1130 mm | 1165 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1455 mm | 1405 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 140 mm | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 240 kg | 214 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 19 L | 17 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 43 mm | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak swingarm | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs, 320 mm | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 260 mm | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70ZR17M/C(58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 190/55ZR17M/C(75W) Tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, launch control, supercharged engine | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



