Kawasaki W800 vs Yamaha MT-09 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Retro styling Comfortable cruiser Affordable by comparison Read More	Very competent engine Superb electronics and equipment Effortless learner friendly usability Read More
Things we don't like	Not modern Feels underpowered Heavy Read More	Weird design Pillion rider comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	773 cc	890 cc
Maximum Power	47.3 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.0 L	14 L
Valve Configuration	SOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Maximum Torque	60 Nm	93 Nm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multiplate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	8.4:1	11.5:1
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 83 mm	78 mm x 62,1 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Engine Type	Vertical Twin, 4-Stroke, SOHC, Air Cooled	3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valves
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	2	3
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	3 In 1 Exhaust
RPM at Maximum Torque	2500 rpm	7000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	6500 rpm	10000 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Sport
Width	790 mm	820 mm
Length	2190 mm	2090 mm
Seat Height	790 mm	825 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	125 mm	140 mm
Wheel Base	1465 mm	1430 mm
Height	1075 mm	1045 mm
Kerb Weight	217 kg	193 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.5 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	TCI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	100/90 R19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	130/80 R18	180/55 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R18	ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R19	ZR17
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat, Tubeless

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Twin Shock	Swing Arm
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	No	Yes
Pass Switch	No	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Leg Guards	No	--
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Sport Sport
Stability Control	No	--
Traction Control	No	--
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Central Locking	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Side Reflectors	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	No	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	No	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Additional Features	Dual Throttle Valves Dual Throttle Valves	--
Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Drum Drum	Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Seat Type	Dual Straight Dual Straight	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Body Frame Type	Double Cradle Double Cradle	Diamond Diamond

Electrical

Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Bulb Bulb	LED LED