Yamaha Xv 950 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xv 950 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. Yamaha Xv 950: 54 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 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 Xv 950
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
54 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 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 @ 5,500 rpm
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
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 (approximately 22 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xv 950
7.5/10
"A genuinely well-built cruiser that rewards sensible buyers over brand loyalists."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Meaty low-down torque
+Genuine quality fit and finish
Cons
−Suspension too soft stock
−Short riding comfort window
−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
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