Mv Agusta Brutale 750 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Brutale 750 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Mv Agusta Brutale 750: 126 hp @ 12,200 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~220 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Mv Agusta Brutale 750
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
126 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
76 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
126 hp @ 12,200 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
76 Nm @ 10,200 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimate based on class and engine type)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Mv Agusta Brutale 750
7.5/10
"A stunning, rewarding motorcycle that'll punish the unprepared financially."
Pros
+Stunning visual presence anywhere
+Intoxicating high-rpm soundtrack
+Exceptional chassis feedback
Cons
−Expensive specialist maintenance required
−Electrical gremlins are common
−Parts availability genuinely problematic
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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