Yamaha RD 80 LC vs Moto Guzzi Cardellino 83 (1982)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha RD 80 LCstacks up against the Moto Guzzi Cardellino 83. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha RD 80 LCMoto Guzzi Cardellino 83
Model year19821965
Price
Engine79 cc83 cc
Horsepower10 hp
Torque1 Nm
Weight78 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. single sliding piston caliperExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.25-20 / 2.25-20

Yamaha RD 80 LC vs Moto Guzzi Cardellino 83 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha RD 80 LC and the Moto Guzzi Cardellino 83 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha RD 80 LC brings 10 hp in a 78 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi Cardellino 83 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: