Triumph Bonneville Bobber vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Bobber vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. Triumph Bonneville Bobber: 77 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Bobber
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
77 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
229 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
77 hp @ 6,100 rpm
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
8.0/10
"A beautiful, characterful cruiser that rewards patient, shorter-haul riding."
Pros
+Torque-rich engine character
+Head-turning authentic styling
+Surprising real-world handling
Cons
−Rear suspension genuinely punishing
−Solo seat limits passenger use
−16-inch tire sourcing awkward
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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