Moto Guzzi V9 vs Yamaha Bolt: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Moto Guzzi V9 (2023) and the Yamaha Bolt (2021-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Moto Guzzi V9 65 hp, Yamaha Bolt 52 hp.
- Torque: Moto Guzzi V9 73 Nm, Yamaha Bolt 80 Nm.
- Weight: Moto Guzzi V9 210 kg, Yamaha Bolt 245.9 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Moto Guzzi V9 (2023)65 (best)
- Yamaha Bolt (2021-present)52
Torque Nm
- Moto Guzzi V9 (2023)73
- Yamaha Bolt (2021-present)80 (best)
Weight kg
- Moto Guzzi V9 (2023)210 (best)
- Yamaha Bolt (2021-present)245.9
Full specs
| Specification |  2023 · Roamer Remove |  2021-present · R-Spec Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Years | 2023 | 2021-present |
| Engine | 853.0 ccm (52.05 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Injection. Weber-Marelli | 942cc air-cooled 60-degree V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, EFI, 9.0:1 compression (unchanged) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 853 cc | 942 cc |
| Power | 65 hp @ 6,800 rpmBest | 52 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 73 Nm @ 5,000 rpm | 80 Nm @ 3,000 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 5-speed, 170 mm diameter single disc with integrated flexible couplings, Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) | 5-speed manual, belt final drive |
| Final drive | shaft | belt |
| Weight | 210 kg (wet)Best | 245.9 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | Not available | 691 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 LBest | 12.9 L |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork, 40mm | Non-adjustable 41mm telescopic fork, 4.7 in (119mm) travel |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm Twin-sided with two spring preload adjustable shock absorbers | Piggyback-reservoir twin shocks, non-adjustable, 2.8 in (71mm) travel |
| Brake system | ABS | ABS standard (US market); dual-channel per one source |
| Front brake | Single disc. ABS. Brembo opposed four-piston callipers., 320 mm | 298mm hydraulic wave-type disc, floating mount |
| Rear brake | Single disc. ABS. 2 pistons caliper.., 260 mm | 298mm hydraulic wave-type disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 | 150/80-16 71H |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 8,499 (US) |