Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 vs Kawasaki Zrx1200r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 vs Kawasaki Zrx1200r. 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 Zrx1200r: 108 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), 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 Zrx1200r
Horsepower (hp)
88 hp
108 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
114 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
219 kg
228 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
88 hp @ 7,500 rpm
108 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
114 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
220 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
Weight
219 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 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 Zrx1200r
8.5/10
"A muscular, characterful classic that rewards patient used buyers enormously."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine with real torque
+Timeless Eddie Lawson styling
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner issues possible
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Carbs need attention if neglected
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