Moto Guzzi Breva 750 vs Suzuki Gladius 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Breva 750 vs Suzuki Gladius 650. Moto Guzzi Breva 750: 48 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Suzuki Gladius 650: 72 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi Breva 750
Suzuki Gladius 650
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
197 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
48 hp @ 7,000 rpm
72 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
64 Nm @ 7,200 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world estimate)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Breva 750
7.2/10
"Flawed, characterful, and deeply rewarding for the right rider."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive system
+Distinctive V-twin character
+Surprisingly flickable handling
Cons
−Modest power ceiling
−Electrical gremlins lurk
−Patchy dealer network
Suzuki Gladius 650
7.5/10
"A sensible, engine-first buy that rewards riders who look past the styling."
Pros
+Bulletproof SV650 V-twin engine
+Abundant used stock available
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Rear shock is genuinely awful
−Divisive marmite styling
−Less character than naked SV
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