Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v vs Kawasaki Z900. Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v: 110 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Griso 1200 8v
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
107 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
107 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 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 Griso 1200 8v
7.8/10
"Flawed, characterful, and utterly unforgettable — buy a good one."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin torque delivery
+Timeless aggressive Italian styling
+Surprisingly capable canyon carver
Cons
−Cold gearbox notchiness
−Shrinking dealer network
−Cracking exhaust header welds
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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