Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400 vs Yamaha V-star 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400 vs Yamaha V-star 950. Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 340 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 950: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400
Yamaha V-star 950
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
82 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
340 kg
261 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
82 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly)
Weight
340 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400
7.5/10
"A deeply characterful cruiser for riders who value soul over practicality."
Pros
+Intoxicating torquey V-twin character
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
+Genuinely premium touring equipment
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Significant engine vibration throughout
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
Yamaha V-star 950
7.5/10
"A dependable, fuss-free cruiser that rewards patient, practical used buyers."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero chain maintenance
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Low seat, confidence inspiring
Cons
−Front fork seals leak early
−Top speed feels breathless highway
−Suspension firm over rough roads
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