Triumph Bonneville T100 vs Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville T100
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic
Horsepower (hp)
54 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
224 kg
197 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
54 hp @ 6,500 rpm
48 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,230 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
224 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville T100
7.8/10
"A flawed but deeply rewarding classic that punishes neglect harshly."
Pros
+Addictive low-rev torque
+Stunning period-correct styling
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Mediocre stock suspension
−Chrome corrodes if neglected
−Camchain wear when unmaintained
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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