Triumph Bonneville America vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville America vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. Triumph Bonneville America: 61 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber: 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville America
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
231 kg
229 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
61 hp @ 6,800 rpm
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville America
7.8/10
"An underrated used cruiser that punches well above its price point."
Pros
+Smooth, characterful parallel twin
+Excellent parts availability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Cam tensioner issues pre-2008
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Limited wind protection
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
7.5/10
"Flawed but deeply lovable — buy one with your heart, not spreadsheet."
Pros
+Incredible torquey V-twin character
+Shaft drive zero maintenance
+Stunning authentic bobber aesthetics
Cons
−Early fueling surging issues
−Suspension too soft loaded
−Dealer network frustratingly sparse
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