Moto Guzzi Cardellino 73 vs Moto Guzzi Cardellino 83 (1965)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Cardellino 73stacks up against the Moto Guzzi Cardellino 83. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Cardellino 73Moto Guzzi Cardellino 83
Model year19611965
Price
Engine73 cc83 cc
Weight55 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.25-20 / 2.25-20

Moto Guzzi Cardellino 73 vs Moto Guzzi Cardellino 83 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Cardellino 73 and the Moto Guzzi Cardellino 83 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Cardellino 73 brings its published horsepower in a 55 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi Cardellino 83 counters with its own power figure.

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: