Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 vs Triumph Thruxton 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 vs Triumph Thruxton 900. 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. Triumph Thruxton 900: 69 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000
Triumph Thruxton 900
Horsepower (hp)
81 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
81 hp @ 7,300 rpm
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Triumph Thruxton 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely rewarding retro twin if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive exhaust note
+Strong mid-range torque
+Timeless styling holds value
Cons
−Vibration above 70mph
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Cam chain tensioner weakness
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