Moto Guzzi V 35 Ill vs Ariel NH 350 (1987)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi V 35 Illstacks up against the Ariel NH 350. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi V 35 IllAriel NH 350
Model year19871945
Price
Engine346 cc346 cc
Horsepower27 hp20 hp
Weight159 kg
Fuel capacity4.5 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesDual discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-16 / 110/80-18 3.00-20 / 3.25-19

Moto Guzzi V 35 Ill vs Ariel NH 350 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi V 35 Ill and the Ariel NH 350 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi V 35 Ill brings 27 hp, while the Ariel NH 350 counters with 20 hp at 159 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: