Triumph Bonneville Street Twin vs Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Street Twin vs Moto Guzzi V7 Classic. Triumph Bonneville Street Twin: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Street Twin
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
197 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
48 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Street Twin
7.5/10
"A genuinely loveable, no-nonsense modern classic at a sensible price."
Pros
+Torquey, tractable low-end pull
+Timeless, unfussy styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Lacks excitement above 70mph
−Early fueling needs software update
−Wiring loom can corrode
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
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