Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs Yamaha Xsr155. 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. Yamaha Xsr155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
Yamaha Xsr155
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
48 hp @ 6,800 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 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
Yamaha Xsr155
8.0/10
"Best small retro available — just buy a clean, unmolested example."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely rewarding
+Outstanding build quality
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Cramped for taller riders
−Abused examples are common
−Suspension soft when loaded
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