Malaguti Madison 400 vs Motobi Velvet 400 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Malaguti Madison 400stacks up against the Motobi Velvet 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMalaguti Madison 400Motobi Velvet 400
Model year20052004
Price
Engine383 cc383 cc
Horsepower31 hp28 hp
Torque34 Nm30 Nm
Weight178 kg140 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-13 / 140/60-13 120/70-13 / 140/70-12

Malaguti Madison 400 vs Motobi Velvet 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Malaguti Madison 400 and the Motobi Velvet 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Malaguti Madison 400 brings 31 hp in a 178 kg package, while the Motobi Velvet 400 counters with 28 hp at 140 kg.

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: