Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs Kawasaki Z1 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs Kawasaki Z1 900. Moto Guzzi V7 Classic: 48 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z1 900: 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 230 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
Kawasaki Z1 900
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
82 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
74 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
230 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
48 hp @ 6,800 rpm
82 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
74 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
209 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
230 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
7.5/10
"Soul over speed — Italy's most honest slow motorcycle."
Pros
+Genuinely unique riding character
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Timeless café-classic styling
Cons
−Electrical gremlins bite hard
−Notchy gearbox always
−Specialist servicing costs more
Kawasaki Z1 900
8.5/10
"Buy the best one you can find and never look back."
Pros
+Appreciating classic investment
+Stunning inline-four soundtrack
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Electrics frequently troublesome
−Expensive to recommission properly
−Rampant fakes and restomods
Top 10 Accessories
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