Yamaha MT-10 versus Kawasaki Z 1000

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Yamaha

Yamaha MT-10

Naked
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Z 1000

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2024~
Built von 2014 bis 2020
RRP 16.449 €
RRP 12.595 €
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Pros:
  • Engine a force
  • Handiness
  • Stability
  • Routinely processed
Pros:
Cons:
  • Pillion operation
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.405 mm
Length :
2.100 mm Height : 1.165 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
212 kg
Wheelbase: 1.435 mm
Length :
2.045 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
221 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.043 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 249 km/h
Performance: 166 HP at 11.500 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 9.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
7 l
Reach:
249 km
Maximum speed: 247 km/h
Performance: 142 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 111 NM bei 7.300 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
7 l
Reach:
261 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge tube frame (aluminum)
Front suspension:
USD 43 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut hinged via lever system (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm aluminum
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17
Frame type:
Double profile frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 220 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 250 mm)

Pure fun device

What is it then?, we asked above. What she is not, comes here: a tourer. In fact, there is a version with a disc and suitcases, but it looks like the designer in charge has just been on holiday. The payload is at 170 kilos anyway meagre. On the other hand, it doesn't matter, because long-haul operations are an ordeal.

Among us, the Yamaha MT-10 is not a sales success compared to its sisters MT-07 and MT-09. Why? It can't be because it's too high for a bike of this class compared to 13,999.

The design certainly doesn't like everyone, but probably the reason lies elsewhere: Whoever buys a Yamaha is more likely to expect the well-behaved daughter from a good house. We, the league of enlightened gentlemen of Motorradtest.de, had bearish fun with the MT-10. Sometimes quite unreasonable!

The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser in Haseldorf.

Price / Availability / Colors

  • Price: 13.999€
  • Used (3 years old): 9,000€
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: blue-silver