Up Front Research · Comparison
CFMOTO 800NK vs Kawasaki Z900 & Yamaha MT-09
The full electronics suite standard vs the segment icons’ outright power.
Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.
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Quick verdict
- Choose the CFMOTO 800NK if you want ride modes, cruise, stability control and a quickshifter included — not a trim ladder.
- Choose the Z900 or MT-09 if you want outright power and the icons’ reputations — both clearly out-muscle the 800NK.
Fair-play note: the Z900 and MT-09 win on power, plainly — the table and FAQ say so.
2027 CFMOTO 800NK vs. Kawasaki Z900 & Yamaha MT-09
The naked-middleweight heavyweights. CFMOTO’s 2027 800NK publishes 100 hp from its 799cc twin and loads the spec sheet — ride modes, cruise control, Bosch MSC stability control and a bi-directional quickshifter, all standard. The Z900 and MT-09 are the segment’s icons, and on outright power they lead. Here’s the honest look.
CFMOTO800NK Most standard tech | KawasakiZ900 | YamahaMT-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 799cc twin | 948cc four | 890cc triple |
| Power approx. where noted | 100 hp published | ~125 hp | ~117 hp |
| Cruise control | Standard ✓ | trim-dependent | trim-dependent |
| Stability control | Bosch MSC ✓ | varies by trim | varies by trim |
| Quickshifter | Bi-directional, standard ✓ | trim-dependent | ✓ |
| Seat height | 31.5″ | see kawasaki.com | see yamaha site |
| Price starting MSRP | see live pricing at Empire | see kawasaki.com | see yamaha site |
Where the 800NK makes its case
The full electronics suite standard, at a price the icons don’t play at.
- ✓Everything’s included. Ride modes, cruise control, Bosch MSC stability control, a bi-directional quickshifter, steering damper and a 5″ TFT — standard, not a trim ladder.
- ✓Published, honest numbers. CFMOTO rates it at 100 hp / 59.7 lb-ft — real published figures in a class where US spec sheets often go quiet.
- ●Where the icons win. Power, plainly: the Z900’s four is commonly rated around 125 hp and the MT-09’s triple around 117 — both clearly above the 800NK — and both carry legendary reliability reputations, giant aftermarkets and stronger resale. If outright pace or badge history is the priority, they’ve earned it.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the CFMOTO 800NK have?
CFMOTO publishes 100 hp at 9,000 rpm and 59.7 lb-ft at 8,000 rpm for the 800NK’s 799cc parallel twin. Ride modes, cruise control, Bosch MSC stability control and a bi-directional quickshifter are standard.
Is the 800NK as fast as a Z900 or MT-09?
No — the Z900 (~125 hp) and MT-09 (~117 hp) out-power the 800NK’s published 100 hp. The 800NK’s case is its standard electronics suite and price, not outright pace.
Where can I get the 2027 CFMOTO 800NK near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA has the first 2027 800NK arriving now — reserve with a phone deposit at (509) 892-6368. Up Front Pricing: freight, setup and documentation fee already included.
800NK figures are 2027 specifications published by CFMOTO USA. Kawasaki and Yamaha do not publish US horsepower; the Z900 ~125 hp and MT-09 ~117 hp figures are widely-cited approximations, not manufacturer ratings. Competitor details vary by trim and model year — verify at manufacturer sites. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.