Triumph Bonneville Se vs Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Se vs Moto Guzzi V7 Classic. Triumph Bonneville Se: 61 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Moto Guzzi V7 Classic: 48 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville Se
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
197 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
61 hp @ 7,400 rpm
48 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–5.8 L/100km (approx. 17–20 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Se
7.8/10
"A genuinely charming retro twin that rewards a careful used purchase."
Pros
+Characterful 865cc twin
+Superb real-world ergonomics
+Excellent aftermarket support
Cons
−Rectifier failures plague some examples
−Dealer support can be patchy
−Carbed models cold-weather fussy
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
7.5/10
"Soul over speed — Italy's most honest slow motorcycle."
Pros
+Genuinely unique riding character
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Timeless café-classic styling
Cons
−Electrical gremlins bite hard
−Notchy gearbox always
−Specialist servicing costs more
Top 10 Accessories
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