Moto Guzzi V7 Stone S vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone S vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 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 V7 Stone S
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
65 hp @ 6,800 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 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 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 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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