Moto Guzzi V 75 (reduced effect) vs Triumph Bonneville USA (1988)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi V 75 (reduced effect)stacks up against the Triumph Bonneville USA. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi V 75 (reduced effect)Triumph Bonneville USA
Model year19881985
Price
Engine744 cc744 cc
Horsepower50 hp49 hp
Fuel capacity4.5 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-16 / 120/80-18 100/90-19 / 110/90-18

Moto Guzzi V 75 (reduced effect) vs Triumph Bonneville USA — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi V 75 (reduced effect) and the Triumph Bonneville USA usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi V 75 (reduced effect) brings 50 hp, while the Triumph Bonneville USA counters with 49 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: