Comparison test Kawasaki Z900, Suzuki GSX-S750 and Yamaha MT-09: Election of the best Japanese "maxi-mid-size" roadster

In 2017, Kawasaki further strengthens its bestseller and launches its Z900 in the three legs of the MT-09, updated by Yamaha. Suzuki stays true to its signature "seven-and-a-half" displacement with its new GSX-S750. MNC compares these three new Japanese roadsters … neither maxi, nor "mid-size" ?

Z900 Vs GSX-S750 Vs MT-09: Technical and commercial sheets

	Kawasaki Z900	Suzuki GSX-S750	Yamaha MT-09

Engine

Type 4-cylinder in-line 4-cylinder in-line 3-cylinder in line Displacement 948 cc 749 cc 847 cc Bore x stroke 73.4 x 56 mm 72 x 46 mm 78 x 59.1 mm Cooling Liquid Liquid Liquid Distribution Double ACT, 16 valves Double ACT, 16 valves Double ACT, 12 valves Compression tx 11.8: 1 12.3: 1 11.5: 1 Power 125 hp at 9,500 rpm 114 hp at 10,500 rpm 115 hp at 10,000 rpm Couple 98.6 Nm at 7,700 rpm 81 Nm at 9,000 rpm 87.5 Nm at 9,000 rpm Food Electronic, double butterfly Electronic Electronic

Transmission

Clutch Multidisk in oil bath, antidribble Multi-disc in oil bath Multidisk in oil bath, antidribble Ordered Cable Cable Cable Gearbox 6 reports 6 reports 6 reports Final drive By chain By chain By chain

Cycle part

Frame High strength steel trellis Double aluminum spar Perimeter in aluminum "Diamond" Front suspension 41 mm inverted fork, adjustable for preload and rebound 41 mm inverted fork, adjustable preload 41mm inverted fork, fully adjustable Suspension Ar Back-link monoshock, adjustable in preload and rebound Mono-shock absorber, adjustable in preload Mono-shock absorber, adjustable in preload and rebound Front travel 120 mm NC 137 mm Travel Ar 140 mm NC 130 mm Front brake

2 discs of 300 mm,

4 piston calipers

2 discs of 310 mm,

4 piston radial calipers

2 discs of 298 mm,

4 piston radial calipers

Ar brake

1 disc of 250 mm,

1 piston caliper

1 disc 240 mm,

1 piston caliper

1 disc of 245 mm,

1 piston caliper

Front tire 120/70 ZR 17 M / C 120/70-ZR 17 M / C 120/70-ZR 17 M / C Tire Ar 180/55 ZR 17 M / C 180/55-ZR 17 M / C 180/55-ZR 17 M / C

Dimensions, weight, capacities

Length 2,070 mm 2125 mm 2,075 mm Width 820 mm NC 815 mm Height 1065 mm NC 1120 mm Caster angle 25 ° 25.2 ° 25 ° Hunt 100 mm 104 mm 103 mm Wheelbase 1,450 mm 1,455 mm 1440 mm Ground clearance 130 mm 135 mm 135 mm Saddle height 795 mm 820 mm 820 mm Full weight 210 kg 213 kg 193 kg Fuel tank 17 liters 16 liters 14 liters Commercial information Availability Immediate
in the Immediate
in the Immediate
in the Colors Green / black,
Dark grey,
or Black / Black "Metallic" Dark blue,
Red
or Matte black Gray / Yellow,
Black
or Blue Guarantee 2 years parts and MO 2 years parts and MO 2 years parts and MO Price € 8,899 € 8,899 (Black +200 €) € 8,999   Kawasaki Z900 Suzuki GSX-S750 Yamaha MT-09

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