Triumph Thunderbird Sport vs Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans II (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Thunderbird Sportstacks up against the Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Thunderbird SportMoto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans II
Model year20041981
Price
Engine885 cc948 cc
Horsepower82 hp82 hp
Torque76 Nm
Weight224 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-R 17 / 160/70-R 17 100/90-18 / 110/90-18

Triumph Thunderbird Sport vs Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans II — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Thunderbird Sport and the Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Thunderbird Sport brings 82 hp in a 224 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi V 1000 Le Mans II counters with 82 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: