Moto Guzzi Lodola 175 Gran Turismo vs Hercules 314 (1966)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Lodola 175 Gran Turismostacks up against the Hercules 314. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Lodola 175 Gran TurismoHercules 314
Model year19661952
Price
Engine174 cc174 cc
Horsepower11 hp9 hp
Weight109 kg118 kg
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3-19 / 3-19

Moto Guzzi Lodola 175 Gran Turismo vs Hercules 314 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Lodola 175 Gran Turismo and the Hercules 314 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Lodola 175 Gran Turismo brings 11 hp in a 109 kg package, while the Hercules 314 counters with 9 hp at 118 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: