Moto Guzzi V 65 SP vs Triumph Daytona 650 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi V 65 SPstacks up against the Triumph Daytona 650. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi V 65 SPTriumph Daytona 650
Model year19852005
Price
Engine643 cc646 cc
Horsepower50 hp114 hp
Torque68 Nm
Weight165 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single piston calipers
Tires100/90-18 / 110/90-18 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Moto Guzzi V 65 SP vs Triumph Daytona 650 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi V 65 SP and the Triumph Daytona 650 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi V 65 SP brings 50 hp, while the Triumph Daytona 650 counters with 114 hp at 165 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: