Moto Guzzi Dondolino vs Triumph 500 Grand Prix (1951)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Dondolinostacks up against the Triumph 500 Grand Prix. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi DondolinoTriumph 500 Grand Prix
Model year19511950
Price
Engine498 cc498 cc
Horsepower40 hp
Weight127 kg142 kg
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Moto Guzzi Dondolino vs Triumph 500 Grand Prix — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Dondolino and the Triumph 500 Grand Prix usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Dondolino brings its published horsepower in a 127 kg package, while the Triumph 500 Grand Prix counters with 40 hp at 142 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: