Moto Guzzi V7 Special vs Bmw R 12 Ninet
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V7 Special vs Bmw R 12 Ninet. Moto Guzzi V7 Special: 45 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated for the original 1969 model), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw R 12 Ninet: 95 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V7 Special
Bmw R 12 Ninet
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
110 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
222 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,000 rpm
95 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
55 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
110 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (estimated for the original 1969 model)
200 km/h (estimated)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (estimated, based on era engine characteristics)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V7 Special
7.8/10
"Buy one clean, service it properly, love it forever."
Pros
+Genuine Italian character and soul
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Stunning classic visual presence
Cons
−Pushrod tube oil leaks
−Gearbox clunky when cold
−Limited dealer network availability
Bmw R 12 Ninet
8.0/10
"A premium, characterful roadster that earns its asking price on weekends."
Pros
+Charismatic boxer engine character
+Premium build quality throughout
+Strong dealer support network
Cons
−Engine heat in traffic brutal
−Limited fuel range annoying
−Stubbornly high used prices
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