Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 vs Kawasaki Z900
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 and Kawasaki Z900 are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Kawasaki Z900 undercuts the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 by about $9,900, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 leads on power with 175 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pick
Kawasaki
Kawasaki Z900The verdict
The Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 edges it overall at 9/10, but the Kawasaki Z900 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Kawasaki Z900
124 hp.
Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100
175 hp and 0.84 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Kawasaki Z900
Our 8.3/10 at $9,799, the most bike per dollar.
Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100
209 kg with an 837 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100
Our top score in this matchup at 9/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 vs Kawasaki Z900: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 or the Kawasaki Z900?
The Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 makes the most power at 175 hp and 121 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 or the Kawasaki Z900?
The Kawasaki Z900 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $9,799.
Which is lighter, the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 or the Kawasaki Z900?
The Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 is the lightest at 209 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 or the Kawasaki Z900?
For a new rider we'd point to the Kawasaki Z900: 124 hp and 212 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
