Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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 Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
48 hp @ 6,800 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
175 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 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 Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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