Moto Guzzi V 75 (reduced effect) vs Triumph T 140 V Bonneville Special (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 T 140 V Bonneville Special. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi V 75 (reduced effect)Triumph T 140 V Bonneville Special
Model year19881979
Price
Engine744 cc744 cc
Horsepower50 hp42 hp
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-16 / 120/80-18 4.10-19 / 4.25/85-18

Moto Guzzi V 75 (reduced effect) vs Triumph T 140 V Bonneville Special — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi V 75 (reduced effect) and the Triumph T 140 V Bonneville Special 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 T 140 V Bonneville Special counters with 42 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: