Yamaha Virago 535 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Virago 535 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. Yamaha Virago 535: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Virago 535
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
229 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
181 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 Virago 535
7.5/10
"A brilliant starter cruiser if you buy smart and inspect carefully."
Pros
+Dead reliable when maintained
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Forgiving low-speed handling
Cons
−Carbs need attention always
−Charging system fails regularly
−Worn suspension almost universal
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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