Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone vs BSA Empire Star (1969)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falconestacks up against the BSA Empire Star. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Nuovo FalconeBSA Empire Star
Model year19691939
Price
Engine500 cc500 cc
Horsepower26 hp
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)

Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone vs BSA Empire Star — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone and the BSA Empire Star usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone brings 26 hp, while the BSA Empire Star counters with its own power figure.

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: