Kawasaki Z900RS SE ABS vs Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans III (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Z900RS SE ABSstacks up against the Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans III. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Z900RS SE ABSMoto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans III
Model year20261983
Price$14,599
Engine948 cc948 cc
Horsepower86 hp
Weight197 kg
Seat height820 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® GPR-300F: 120/70-ZR17 (58W) / Dunlop® GPR-300: 180/55-ZR17 (73W)100/90-18 / 110/90-18

Kawasaki Z900RS SE ABS vs Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans III — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Z900RS SE ABS and the Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans III usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Z900RS SE ABS brings its published horsepower in a 197 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans III counters with 86 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: