Kawasaki Z1100 vs Yamaha MT-09
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z1100 and the Yamaha MT-09 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 Z1100
SE variant
- SRP
- ₱735,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱20,735
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha MT-09
SP variant
- SRP
- ₱799,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱22,540
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z1100 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱735,000, which is ₱64,000 (8%) below the Yamaha MT-09 at ₱799,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z1100 is estimated at ₱20,735 a month against ₱22,540 for the MT-09, a difference of ₱1,805 a month.
- The Z1100 makes more power (136 PS against 119 PS for the MT-09).
- The Z1100 has more torque (113 Nm against 93 Nm for the MT-09).
- The Z1100 has the larger engine (1,099 cc against 890 cc for the MT-09).
- The Z1100 has the lower seat at 815 mm, 10 mm below the MT-09, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Z1100 is the heavier bike (221 kg against 194 kg for the MT-09).
- The Z1100 carries more fuel (17 L against 14 L for the MT-09).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z1100SE, ₱735,000 | Yamaha MT-09SP, ₱799,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 3-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 1099 cc | 890 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 136 PS | 119 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9000 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 113 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7600 | 7000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 4 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2055 mm | 2090 mm |
| Width (differs) | 825 mm | 820 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1085 mm | 1145 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 815 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 125 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 221 kg | 194 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, 41 mm | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link, Öhlins S46 gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping adjustability and remote spring preload adjustability | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating Brembo discs, 310 mm, Brembo radial-mount, M4.32 monobloc, opposed 4-piston | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 260 mm, Single-piston | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Twin-tube aluminium | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | Traction Control System |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Smart Key System |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, assist and slipper clutch | D-MODE, YCC-T electronic throttle |
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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.