Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026 vs. Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2026

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2026

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026 compared to Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026
Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore73.4 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke77 mm
Engine powerEngine power116 HPEngine power67.3 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,900 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque79 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque4,400 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
2WD2WD2WD
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder2
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYesCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement853 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, , , , , , , , Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Cruise control, Traction control,

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,465 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height780 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)197 kgDry Weight (with ABS)200 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)220 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA2
RangeRange340 kmRange428 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions117 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions119 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.9 l/100km
Euro NormEuro NormEuro 5+Euro NormEuro 5+

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, , , , EquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights,

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2026

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport 2026

Moto Guzzi has done a lot of things right with the reorientation of the V7. The changes to the engine for Euro5+ deserve great praise, because not only has the typical character of the air-cooled V2 been retained, but there is now significantly more torque and power available, especially in the mid-range. The fact that the V7 Sport even has a 6-axle IMU with cornering ABS is a perfect match for the new 320 mm double disc brake, which raises the V7's brakes by two classes. What remains are the relatively stiff shocks and the LC dashboard, which does not suit the V7 Special as well as the previous analogue clocks. All in all, the V7 2025 series is a great success.

Motor can be used very well over the entire range

brakes good in both bite and modulation

unmistakable character

Lacklustre LC display

"Wooden" shocks

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition vs Moto Guzzi V7 Sport

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Black Ball Edition

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