Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABS vs Yamaha MT-01 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABSstacks up against the Yamaha MT-01. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABSYamaha MT-01
Model year20252012
Price
Engine1441 cc1670 cc
Horsepower90 hp
Torque150 Nm
Weight269 kg246 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
TiresBridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S20: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) / Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S20: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABS vs Yamaha MT-01 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABS and the Yamaha MT-01 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-14R ABS brings its published horsepower in a 269 kg package, while the Yamaha MT-01 counters with 90 hp at 246 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: