Moto Guzzi V7 Special vs Yamaha Xsr155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V7 Special vs Yamaha Xsr155. Moto Guzzi V7 Special: 45 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated for the original 1969 model), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Xsr155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V7 Special
Yamaha Xsr155
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
45 hp @ 6,000 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
55 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h (estimated for the original 1969 model)
approximately 130 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (estimated, based on era engine characteristics)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V7 Special
7.8/10
"Buy one clean, service it properly, love it forever."
Pros
+Genuine Italian character and soul
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Stunning classic visual presence
Cons
−Pushrod tube oil leaks
−Gearbox clunky when cold
−Limited dealer network availability
Yamaha Xsr155
8.0/10
"Best small retro available — just buy a clean, unmolested example."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely rewarding
+Outstanding build quality
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Cramped for taller riders
−Abused examples are common
−Suspension soft when loaded
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