Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans II vs Ducati 888 Strada (1993)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans IIstacks up against the Ducati 888 Strada. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi 850 Le Mans IIDucati 888 Strada
Model year19811993
Price
Engine844 cc851 cc
Horsepower74 hp100 hp
Torque77 Nm
Weight202 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity5.9 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 110/90-18

Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans II vs Ducati 888 Strada — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans II and the Ducati 888 Strada usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans II brings 74 hp, while the Ducati 888 Strada counters with 100 hp at 202 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: