Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer: 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster: 77 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
62 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
77 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
177 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer
7.8/10
"A slow bike you'll ride fast just for the feeling."
Pros
+Characterful V-twin engine note
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Genuine Italian soul and style
Cons
−Limited dealer network nationwide
−Fueling hesitation early models
−Modest power for highways
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
8.0/10
"The cruiser that doesn't embarrass you at a twisty road."
Pros
+Torquey twin, effortless pulling
+Premium build quality throughout
+Comfortable genuine two-up capability
Cons
−Belt drive needs regular inspection
−Awkward ergonomics for tall riders
−Early TBW software gremlins
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