Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Moto Guzzi V7 Classic: 48 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
48 hp @ 6,800 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
7.5/10
"Soul over speed — Italy's most honest slow motorcycle."
Pros
+Genuinely unique riding character
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Timeless café-classic styling
Cons
−Electrical gremlins bite hard
−Notchy gearbox always
−Specialist servicing costs more
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10
"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Useless stock mirrors
−Early fueling roughness issue
−Switchgear feels budget-grade
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