Cleveland Ace Standard vs Moto Guzzi 254 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cleveland Ace Standardstacks up against the Moto Guzzi 254. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCleveland Ace StandardMoto Guzzi 254
Model year20161977
Price$3,300
Engine229 cc231 cc
Horsepower14 hp27 hp
Weight126 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires90/90-18 / 120/80-16 3.00-18 / 3.25-18

Cleveland Ace Standard vs Moto Guzzi 254 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cleveland Ace Standard and the Moto Guzzi 254 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cleveland Ace Standard brings 14 hp in a 126 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi 254 counters with 27 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: