Honda Rebel 500 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 500 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. Honda Rebel 500: 46 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber: 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rebel 500
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
229 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
46 hp @ 8,500 rpm
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 500
7.8/10
"The most competent beginner cruiser Honda has ever built."
Pros
+Honda reliability, near-bulletproof
+Comfortable low seat height
+Better handling than expected
Cons
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
−Styling divides opinion sharply
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
7.5/10
"Flawed but deeply lovable — buy one with your heart, not spreadsheet."
Pros
+Incredible torquey V-twin character
+Shaft drive zero maintenance
+Stunning authentic bobber aesthetics
Cons
−Early fueling surging issues
−Suspension too soft loaded
−Dealer network frustratingly sparse
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