Honda CB 650 (reduced effect) vs Moto Guzzi V 65 Florida (reduced effect) (1988)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB 650 (reduced effect)stacks up against the Moto Guzzi V 65 Florida (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB 650 (reduced effect)Moto Guzzi V 65 Florida (reduced effect)
Model year19821988
Price
Engine627 cc643 cc
Horsepower50 hp27 hp
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.25-19 / 3.75-18 100/90-18 / 130/90-16

Honda CB 650 (reduced effect) vs Moto Guzzi V 65 Florida (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB 650 (reduced effect) and the Moto Guzzi V 65 Florida (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB 650 (reduced effect) brings 50 hp, while the Moto Guzzi V 65 Florida (reduced effect) 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: