Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Sport 2019–2020: Specs & Facts

The Machine's Character

The V9 Bobber Sport is the V9 platform pushed toward attitude. The 853 cc air- and oil-cooled 90° V-twin sits across the frame, makes 55 hp at 6,250 rpm and 45 lb-ft of torque, and sends drive to the back wheel through a shaft. A drag bar, lowered single saddle, chopped front fender, blacked exhaust and orange paint with the burnished eagle give it a hunkered stance you can read from across a parking lot. ABS and traction control are standard, a halogen headlight lights the road, and none of that technology shouts over the styling.

It rides the way it looks: strong low down, unhurried everywhere else, happiest rolling through back roads at a pace you set rather than one you chase. The riding position is compact and the 30.3 in (770 mm) seat puts your feet flat on the ground. Finish holds up to close inspection, and shaft drive plus air-oil cooling keeps the ownership bill sensible over the years. The honest caveat: 55 hp is enough for two-lane roads and not much beyond, the fork offers no adjustment at all, and 4.0 gal (15 L) means fuel stops shape a long day.

Hard Numbers

Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.

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Key specifications
Power	55 hp (40 kW) @ 6,250 rpm
Torque	45 lb-ft (61 Nm)
Displacement	853 cc
Engine	90° V-twinMotorcycles With V-Twin Engines →
Cooling	Air/oil-cooled
Gearbox	6-speed
Final drive	ShaftMotorcycles With Shaft Drive →
Fork	Telescopic
Front tire	130/90-16
Rear tire	150/80-16
Seat height	30.3 in (770 mm)
Wet weight	439 lb (199 kg)
Fuel capacity	4.0 gal (15 L)

Equipment check

Chassis

Manually Adjustable Rear Suspension Standard

Safety

ABS Standard
Traction Control Standard

Known issues

Final drive oil leak

drivetrain occasional

Some owners report oil weeping from the final drive, often traced to a clogged vent or a damaged seal. The issue is usually resolved with a vent replacement or seal overhaul, but can reoccur if not properly addressed.

The Numbers Compared

Compare the technical specifications of the Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Sport with other bikes in its class.

Head-to-head: Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Sport vs. its rivals

Power

55 hp This bike 76 hp Triumph Bonneville Bobber 48 hp Kawasaki W800 Cafe 73 hp Yamaha XSR700 Legacy 75 hp Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

Torque

45 lb-ft This bike 78 lb-ft Triumph Bonneville Bobber 46 lb-ft Kawasaki W800 Cafe 49 lb-ft Yamaha XSR700 Legacy 53 lb-ft Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

Displacement

853 cc This bike 1200 cc Triumph Bonneville Bobber 773 cc Kawasaki W800 Cafe 689 cc Yamaha XSR700 Legacy 693 cc Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

Wet weight

439 lb This bike 522 lb Triumph Bonneville Bobber 492 lb Kawasaki W800 Cafe 410 lb Yamaha XSR700 Legacy

Seat height

30.3 in This bike 27.2 in Triumph Bonneville Bobber 31.1 in Kawasaki W800 Cafe 33.7 in Yamaha XSR700 Legacy 32.7 in Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

What's new versus the previous generation

If you're cross-shopping the older generation, here's what changed.

Previous generation · 2016–2020

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber (MY2016)

Pure Style, Italian Soul

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