Yamaha Bolt C-spec vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Bolt C-spec vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. Yamaha Bolt C-spec: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 175 km/h (estimated; not officially rated for top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber: 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Bolt C-spec
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
Approximately 175 km/h (estimated; not officially rated for top speed)
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 4.5–5.5 L/100km (18–22 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 C-spec
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted bobber that rewards patient used buyers considerably."
Pros
+Bulletproof, reliable V-twin
+Genuinely attractive stock styling
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Seat comfort degrades quickly
−Limited wind protection
−Skips valve service intervals
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
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