Moto Guzzi Sport 1200 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Sport 1200 vs Kawasaki Z900. Moto Guzzi Sport 1200: 95 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 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 Sport 1200
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
95 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
229 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 7,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
107 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — best estimate based on typical real-world riding
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Sport 1200
7.5/10
"A deeply characterful machine for patient, mechanically sympathetic riders only."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Genuinely capable handling
+Distinctive Italian styling
Cons
−Bevel drive needs constant attention
−Patchy parts availability
−Early EFI mapping issues
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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