Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III vs Yamaha FZ-09 (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans IIIstacks up against the Yamaha FZ-09. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi 850 Le Mans IIIYamaha FZ-09
Model year19842017
Price
Engine844 cc847 cc
Horsepower76 hp115 hp
Torque61 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity6.6 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires100/90-18 / 110/90-18 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III vs Yamaha FZ-09 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III and the Yamaha FZ-09 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III brings 76 hp, while the Yamaha FZ-09 counters with 115 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: