Moto Guzzi V 1000 SP vs Excelsior 20R (1982)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi V 1000 SPstacks up against the Excelsior 20R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi V 1000 SPExcelsior 20R
Model year19821925
Price
Engine948 cc974 cc
Horsepower61 hp
Fuel capacity6.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 110/90-18

Moto Guzzi V 1000 SP vs Excelsior 20R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi V 1000 SP and the Excelsior 20R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi V 1000 SP brings 61 hp, while the Excelsior 20R 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: