Yamaha Bolt 950 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Bolt 950
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
54 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
252 kg
229 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha)
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 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
Yamaha Bolt 950
7.5/10
"A honest, characterful cruiser that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Strong used parts availability
+Genuine classic V-twin character
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely poor
−Noticeable high-speed vibration
−Limited wind protection
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