Kawasaki Z 900 (ZR900S/V, Euro 5+) or Yamaha MT-09 (RN87)?

2025–present vs 2024–present · Naked vs Naked

In short

Power: Z 900 (ZR900S/V, Euro 5+) 70–91 kW, MT-09 (RN87) 87.5 kW.
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kawasaki Z 900 (ZR900S/V, Euro 5+)2025–present · 7 enginesSpecifications →Listings →

Yamaha MT-09 (RN87)2024–present · 3 enginesSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kawasaki Z 900 (ZR900S/V, Euro 5+)2025–presentno listings	Yamaha MT-09 (RN87)2024–presentno listings
Dimensions
Seat height	Seat height830 mm	Seat height825 mm
Curb weight	Curb weight213 kg–214 kg	Curb weight193 kg–196 kg
Engines
Production years	Production years2025–present	Production years2024–present
Body type	Body typeNaked	Body typeNaked
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines3
Power	Power70–91 kW (95–124 hp)	Power87.5 kW (119 hp)
Engine size (cm³)	Engine size (cm³)948	Engine size (cm³)890
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainChain	DrivetrainChain
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful — Kawasaki Z 900 (ZR900S/V, Euro 5+) or Yamaha MT-09 (RN87)?

The strongest Kawasaki Z 900 (ZR900S/V, Euro 5+) makes 91 kW (124 hp) (Z 900 SE Performance); the strongest Yamaha MT-09 (RN87) 87.5 kW (119 hp) (MT-09 SP).