Aprilia Tuono V4 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Tuono V4 vs Kawasaki Z900. Aprilia Tuono V4: 175 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ model; earlier 2011-2016 models produced ~167 hp) hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021 Tuono V4 Factory) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Tuono V4
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
175 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
121 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
175 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ model; earlier 2011-2016 models produced ~167 hp)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
121 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021 Tuono V4 Factory)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Tuono V4
8.5/10
"The best used supernaked available, if you budget honestly."
Pros
+Brutal V4 engine character
+World-class electronics package
+Handling precision is extraordinary
Cons
−Expensive, infrequent dealer network
−Maintenance costs bite hard
−Rear linkage bearings wear early
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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