Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone 2020 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Overview - Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone 2020 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone 2020 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	74 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	52 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,900 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	744 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,185 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,230 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	770 mm	Seat Height	822 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012

The engine is still a blast, and can be revved at low revs as well as pedalled in a sporty manner. The four additional horsepower, however, primarily appear in the glossy brochure.

excellent engine

traction control

fully adjustable suspension elements

missing gear indicator