Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Special
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Special. Bmw R Nine T /5: 109 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Moto Guzzi V7 Special: 45 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated for the original 1969 model), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Nine T /5
Moto Guzzi V7 Special
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
215 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
109 hp @ 7,250 rpm
45 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
55 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
~170 km/h (estimated for the original 1969 model)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (estimated, based on era engine characteristics)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Nine T /5
8.0/10
"A characterful, beautifully built retro that rewards patient used buyers."
Pros
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Bulletproof build quality overall
+Huge aftermarket customisation options
Cons
−Final drive joints wear prematurely
−Heavy for its engine size
−Bland stock exhaust note
Moto Guzzi V7 Special
7.8/10
"Buy one clean, service it properly, love it forever."
Pros
+Genuine Italian character and soul
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Stunning classic visual presence
Cons
−Pushrod tube oil leaks
−Gearbox clunky when cold
−Limited dealer network availability
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