Moto Guzzi V100 versus Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX

Moto Guzzi V100

Sporttourer

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX

Sporttourer

What can the new sports tourer from Mandello del Lario do?

The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello is a new sports tourer from Italy. The machine has been completely redeveloped and breaks with some old Guzzi traditions, e.g. by water cooling and changed cylinder position. Whether the V100... weiter

Moto Guzzi V100 im Test

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Mature sports tourer without weaknesses - the Ninja 1000 SX can do almost everything.

What happens if a manufacturer consistently develops a machine further and is not influenced by any fashion trends? Exactly, the bike just keeps getting better. An example of this is the Kawasaki... weiter

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

Built von 2020 bis 2024~

RRP 15.499 €

RRP 14.995 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

engine with a strong character
gorgeous V2 sound
snappy brakes
good technical equipment
typical Guzzi feeling goes along

Pros:

mega-mature machine
silky 4-cylinder with punch and enormous elasticity
soft seating position, also suitable for longer distances with pillion passenger
Technically very well equipped

Cons:

Clutch separates a bit sticky at first

Cons:

partial noise depending on the setting of the windscreen
minor vibrations

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.486 mm
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.210 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 233 kg

Wheelbase: 1.440 mm
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.190 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 235 kg

Engine

Motor design: 90° V2 engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.042 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.043 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 115 HP at 8.700 U/Min
Torque: 105 NM bei 6.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 362 km

Maximum speed: 247 km/h
Performance: 142 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 111 NM bei 8.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 328 km

Chassis

Frame type:
bridge frame; Motor supporting (steel)

Front suspension:
Kayaba 41mm USD (travel 130mm)

Rear suspension:
Kayaba mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 R17
Rear tyres: 190/55 R17

Frame type:
Double profile frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Horizontal backlink gas pressure shock absorber (travel 144 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

Brakes

Front brake
Radial mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo 2-piston caliper (∅ 280 mm) floating mounted

Front brake
Double Petal Brake Discs, Double Radial Mounted, 4 Pistons (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single petal brake disc, single piston (∅ 250 mm)

Result

The new V100 from Moto Guzzi is a very well-equipped sports tourer with many strengths and few weaknesses. It is beguilingly beautiful and fortunately has not lost the typical Guzzi character despite all the changes. Guzzi's model policy is understandable: If you like it more puristic, take the V100. If you want the full Tec hut including semi-active Öhlins suspension, smartphone Gedaddel and QuichShifter, opt for the V100S. No matter which version you choose: The V100 owner can expect a great bike with lots of riding fun!

The test machine was provided by Moto Italia. Here the Moto Guzzi V100 stands as a demonstrator and is happy about test riders. Then it is best to drive north-west towards Holstein Switzerland - there are a lot of curves here and also the motorway chase over the A20 is possible. At Moto Italia (the name says it all) there are also other Italian beauties from Aprilia, Vespa and Piaggio. Just drop by...

Conclusion - what sticks

This machine is just great! Volker and Dietmar didn't want to be relegated anymore, that's rare. You can see the bike's maturity everywhere. Everything works easily and simply and the machine gives the pilot full confidence right from the start. It is guaranteed not to break so quickly, at least that's what it radiates. It is suitable for all those who want to be sporty during a longer tour - also with a passenger, because he also feels at home on the SX.

Kawa himself says about the Ninja 1000 SX: "Tours and sports – the Ninja 1000SX offers the best of both worlds". Usually we laugh at these marketing slogans, but in this case it hits the nail on the head.

The test machine was kindly provided by Heller & Soltau,by far the best Kawasaki dealer in Northern Germany! Our tip for the Ninja 1000 SX: Definitely test drive.