Moto Guzzi Mille GT (reduced effect) vs Suzuki GS 1000 GL (1990)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Mille GT (reduced effect)stacks up against the Suzuki GS 1000 GL. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Mille GT (reduced effect)Suzuki GS 1000 GL
Model year19901981
Price
Engine948 cc997 cc
Horsepower50 hp90 hp
Fuel capacity5.9 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/90-18 / 120/90-18 3.50-19 / 4.50-17

Moto Guzzi Mille GT (reduced effect) vs Suzuki GS 1000 GL — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Mille GT (reduced effect) and the Suzuki GS 1000 GL usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Mille GT (reduced effect) brings 50 hp, while the Suzuki GS 1000 GL counters with 90 hp.

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: