Yamaha YZF-R9 vs Kawasaki Z900
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Overview
| Specs Score | 67 / 100 | 75 / 100 Better Specs |
General
| Model | YZF-R9 | Z900 |
| Type | Super | Super |
| Colors | Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Raven Black, Intensity White/Redline | Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Matte Dark Grey, Metallic Matte Graphene Grey/ Ebony |
| Warranty Details | 3 years, Upto 36000 Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, Inline 3-cylinder; 4 Valves per Cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four |
| Engine Displacement | 890 cc | 948 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Maximum Power | 123.64 bhp @ 9500rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700rpm | |
| Transmission Type | Manual, with Quick Shift | Manual |
| Fuel Supply System | Fuel injection with YCC-T | Fuel Injection |
| Start Type | Self | Self |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Bore | 78 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Stroke | 62.1 mm | 56 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive |
| Clutch Type | Multiplate Wet Clutch; with Assist & Slipper Clutch | |
| Throttle Control | Yes |
Performance Details
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 L | 17 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Variable Valve Actuation | Yes | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Braking Details
| Front Suspension | 43mm KYB Inverted Fork, Adjustable Preload, High/low Speed Compression and Rebound | Ø41mm Inverted Fork with Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability |
| Rear Suspension | KYB Single Shock, Adjustable Preload, High/low Speed Compression and Rebound Damping | Horizontal Back-link with Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability |
| Brake Type | Double Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Double Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Brake Size | 320 mm (Front), 220 mm (Rear) | 300 mm (Front), 250 mm (Rear) |
| Rake Angle | 24.9 ° | |
| Trail | 93.98 mm | 110 mm |
| Caliper Front | Dual Opposed 4-piston | |
| Caliper Rear | Single-piston | |
| Frame Details | Trellis, High-tensile Steel |
Body Design Details
| Kerb Weight | 212 kg | |
| Length | 2070.1 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width | 706.12 mm | 825 mm |
| Height | 1181.1 mm | 1080 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 139.7 mm | 145 mm |
| Wheel Base | 1419.86 mm | 1455 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 1 Seater | 2 Seater |
| Seat Height | 830.58 mm | 820 mm |
| Wheel Design | Alloy Wheel | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Tyre Size Front | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Tyre Size Rear | 180/55ZR17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Cruise Control | Yes | |
| Ride Modes | Rain, Sports, Road, Manual | |
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Centre Stand | No | |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes | |
| Passenger Grab Handle | Yes |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes, Dual Channel | Yes, Dual Channel |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes, KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) |
| Side Stand Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stand Cut Off Switch | Yes | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limit Alert | Yes | |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | |
| Rear Lift Off Protection | Yes | |
| Launch Control | Yes | |
| Slide Control | Yes | |
| Engine Brake Control | Yes | |
| Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) | Yes | |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes |
Lights and Indicators
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | LED |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Meter | Digital | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Turn Indicator Type | LED | LED |
| Fuel Consumption Indicator | Yes | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Distance To Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | Power Mode Selection |
Instrument Cluster Details
| Instrument Cluster | 5 inches, Digital | Digital |
| Display Type | Full Color TFT | TFT Colour Instrument |
Connected Technology
| Connected Tech | Yes | Yes |
| App To Bike Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Low Battery Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Call Alert | Yes | Yes |
| SMS Alert | Yes | Yes |
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