Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer vs Triumph Thruxton 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer vs Triumph Thruxton 900. Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer: 52 hp @ 6,200 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 V7 Iii Racer
Triumph Thruxton 900
Horsepower (hp)
52 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
52 hp @ 6,200 rpm
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 4,900 rpm
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer
7.5/10
"Buy it with your heart, maintain it with your head."
Pros
+Stunning retro cafe styling
+Engine essentially indestructible
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Oil leaks on neglected examples
−Genuinely underwhelming outright performance
−Bevel box maintenance often skipped
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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