Triumph Thruxton Rs vs Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thruxton Rs vs Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer. Triumph Thruxton Rs: 105 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer: 52 hp @ 6,200 rpm hp, 209 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 Thruxton Rs
Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
52 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
209 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
105 hp @ 7,500 rpm
52 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
60 Nm @ 4,900 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thruxton Rs
8.5/10
"The best modern cafe racer money can buy used."
Pros
+Stonking 1200cc twin character
+Brembo brakes genuinely confidence-inspiring
+Suspension tuned properly from factory
Cons
−Riding position punishes long days
−Brake master cylinder seal issues
−Narrow seat gets uncomfortable fast
Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Racer
7.5/10
"Buy it with your heart, maintain it with your head."
Pros
+Stunning retro cafe styling
+Engine essentially indestructible
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Oil leaks on neglected examples
−Genuinely underwhelming outright performance
−Bevel box maintenance often skipped
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