Moto Guzzi V 50 II vs Norton International Model 30 (1980)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi V 50 IIstacks up against the Norton International Model 30. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi V 50 IINorton International Model 30
Model year19801958
Price
Engine490 cc490 cc
Horsepower39 hp
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires90/90-18 / 100/90-18

Moto Guzzi V 50 II vs Norton International Model 30 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi V 50 II and the Norton International Model 30 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi V 50 II brings 39 hp, while the Norton International Model 30 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: