Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 vs Kawasaki Z900. Moto Guzzi Breva 1100: 88 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 219 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
88 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
219 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
88 hp @ 7,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
219 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100
7.5/10
"Flawed, characterful, and utterly rewarding for the right rider."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
+Excellent low-end torque
Cons
−Thin dealer support network
−Known bevel gear oil seeping
−Valve service intervals strict
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
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