Moto Guzzi V7 Special vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V7 Special vs Yamaha Xsr900. 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. 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 Special
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
55 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
~170 km/h (estimated for the original 1969 model)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 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 km/L typical 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
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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