Triumph T 100 R Daytona vs Moto Guzzi V50 mk 2 (1981)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph T 100 R Daytonastacks up against the Moto Guzzi V50 mk 2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph T 100 R DaytonaMoto Guzzi V50 mk 2
Model year19731981
Price
Engine490 cc493 cc
Horsepower40 hp
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brake
Tires3.25-19 / 4.00-18

Triumph T 100 R Daytona vs Moto Guzzi V50 mk 2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph T 100 R Daytona and the Moto Guzzi V50 mk 2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph T 100 R Daytona brings 40 hp, while the Moto Guzzi V50 mk 2 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: