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All Bikes/Compare/Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom vs Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000

Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom vs Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom vs Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000. Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom: R80: ~50 hp @ 7,000 rpm / R100: ~70 hp @ 7,250 rpm (stock figures; café builds may vary slightly) hp, 195–215 kg wet/curb weight (stock; café racer customs often lighter after stripping bodywork) weight, top speed 175–200 km/h (R100-based builds; varies by gearing and fairing), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000: 81 hp @ 7,300 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
81 hp
Torque (Nm)
Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
228 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
R80: ~50 hp @ 7,000 rpm / R100: ~70 hp @ 7,250 rpm (stock figures; café builds may vary slightly)
81 hp @ 7,300 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
175–200 km/h (R100-based builds; varies by gearing and fairing)
210 km/h
Weight
195–215 kg wet/curb weight (stock; café racer customs often lighter after stripping bodywork)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom
Bmw R Series (r80 Or R100) Cafe Racer Custom
7.8/10

"A beautiful, characterful classic — but inspect every custom modification ruthlessly."

Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Jaw-dropping visual presence
+Simple mechanical architecture
Cons
Custom quality wildly inconsistent
Compromised ergonomics long-distance
Electrical gremlins on hacked builds
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
7.8/10

"Rewarding, characterful classic — but only buy a well-maintained example."

Pros
+Torque that genuinely moves you
+Iconic Italian V-twin character
+Rock-solid shaft drive reliability
Cons
Specialist-only maintenance required
Electrical gremlins plague neglected examples
Parts sourcing genuinely difficult

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Biltwell · Cafe Seat
Solo Cafe Seat Pan with Foam BMW R-Series
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Renthal Clip-On Handlebars 7/8 inch cafe racer universal
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Renthal Clip-On Handlebars 7/8 inch cafe racer universal
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Rizoma FR310 Adjustable Folding Lever universal
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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