Mv Agusta Rivale 800 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Mv Agusta Rivale 800 vs Kawasaki Z900. Mv Agusta Rivale 800: 125 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Rivale 800
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
81 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
125 hp @ 11,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
81 Nm @ 9,100 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Mv Agusta Rivale 800
7.5/10
"Breathtaking when right, brutal when wrong — buy carefully."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Head-turning Italian design
+Excellent suspension quality
Cons
−Expensive, unpredictable running costs
−Patchy build quality era
−Limited independent mechanic support
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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