Moto Guzzi V7 Stone S vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone S vs Kawasaki Z1000. Moto Guzzi V7 Stone S: 65 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone S
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
65 hp @ 6,800 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone S
8.0/10
"A characterful, honest motorcycle that rewards patient, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Genuinely addictive V-twin character
+Shaft drive, zero chain faff
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Valve clearances need regular attention
−Limited wind protection
−Heavy for its displacement class
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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