2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale RR vs KAWASAKI Z900
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale RR 83 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 125 hp (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 140 hp (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale RR).
- Torque spans 87 Nm (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale RR) up to 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Weight spans 194 kg (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale RR) to 212 kg (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale RR) to 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900).
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| Specification | MV AGUSTA Brutale RR | KAWASAKI Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MV AGUSTA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | MV AGUSTA Brutale RR | KAWASAKI Z900 |
| Engine size | 800cc | 900cc |
| Power | 140hp | 125hp |
| Torque | 87nm. | 98.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 194kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking disc and flange. Brembo radial-type, with 4 pistons Ø 32 mm (Ø 1.26 in.) | 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia. Brembo with 2 pistons - Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.) | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 - ZR 17 M/C (58 W) | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 - ZR 17 M/C (73 W) | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi “UPSIDE DOWN” aluminium telescopic hydraulic fork with DLC treatment, anodized fork legs and having rebound- compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Progressive, Sachs single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 244km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 6.5 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $19998 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View MV AGUSTA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | Steering damper manually adjustable with 8 settings - MV Ride App - GPS sensor - Cruise control - Launch control - FLC (Front Lift Control) - Mobisat anti-theft system with geolocation |
-Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale RR vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900: listed specifications
The 2024 MV AGUSTA Brutale RR and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 differ on the listed specifications: the Brutale RR has more peak power, and a lower listed weight, and the Z900 has more displacement and torque.
Engine displacement
Z900 has a larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
Brutale RR has a modest listed power advantage (140 hp vs 125 hp).
Torque
Z900 has a modest listed torque advantage (98.6 Nm vs 87 Nm).
Listed top speed
Brutale RR and Z900 have very similar listed top speeds (244 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Brutale RR is notably lighter on the listed weight (194 kg vs 212 kg). Brutale RR and Z900 have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of MV AGUSTA Brutale RR vs KAWASAKI Z900?
MV AGUSTA Brutale RR is listed at 244 km/h (152 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which has more horsepower, MV AGUSTA Brutale RR or KAWASAKI Z900?
MV AGUSTA Brutale RR has 140 hp compared with 125 hp on the KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is lighter, MV AGUSTA Brutale RR or KAWASAKI Z900?
MV AGUSTA Brutale RR is lighter at 194 kg vs 212 kg for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is better, MV AGUSTA Brutale RR or KAWASAKI Z900?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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