Triumph Tiger 100 vs Moto Guzzi V50 mk 2 (1981)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Tiger 100stacks up against the Moto Guzzi V50 mk 2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Tiger 100Moto Guzzi V50 mk 2
Model year19701981
Price
Engine490 cc493 cc
Horsepower34 hp
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brake
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-18

Triumph Tiger 100 vs Moto Guzzi V50 mk 2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Tiger 100 and the Moto Guzzi V50 mk 2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Tiger 100 brings 34 hp, while the Moto Guzzi V50 mk 2 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: