Mv Agusta Brutale 1000 Rs vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Brutale 1000 Rs vs Kawasaki Z900. Mv Agusta Brutale 1000 Rs: 175 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 186 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Mv Agusta Brutale 1000 Rs
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
175 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
186 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
175 hp @ 11,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 9,300 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
186 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimate; real-world varies significantly with riding style)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Mv Agusta Brutale 1000 Rs
8.5/10
"Spectacular Italian madness that demands respect, money, and mechanical sympathy."
Pros
+Savage, addictive power delivery
+Electronics package genuinely impressive
+Stunning visual presence everywhere
Cons
−Servicing costs are punishing
−Parts supply historically unreliable
−Heat soak in traffic brutal
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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