Triumph Bonneville T100 versus Moto Guzzi V7 III
Triumph Bonneville T100
Retro
Moto Guzzi V7 III
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2005 bis 2024~
Built von 2017 bis 2020
RRP 11.145 €
RRP 7.900 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- beautiful retro design
- Seat height also fits smaller people
- decent torque
- gorgeous twin sound
- easy to use
- dual analogue cockpit
Pros:
- Lots of chrome ;)
- Stability
- Processing
- powerful engine
Cons:
- for larger pilots a bit petite
Cons:
- Pillion comfort
- Rear suspension damped
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 228 (max: 441 ) kg
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 228 (max: 441 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length : 2.185 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 770 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 423 ) kg
Length : 2.185 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 770 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 423 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Row with lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 900 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 900 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: V2-cylinder four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 744 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 744 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: Luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 185 km/h
Performance: 65 HP at 7.400 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 354 km
Performance: 65 HP at 7.400 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 354 km
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 52 HP at 6.200 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 4.900 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 342 km
Performance: 52 HP at 6.200 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 4.900 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 342 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel) Front suspension:
Ø41 mm cartridge fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90-18
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel) Front suspension:
Ø41 mm cartridge fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90-18
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Double loop frame (steel) Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 40 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Two hydraulic struts (travel 93 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 18
Rear tyres: 130/80 - 17
Double loop frame (steel) Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 40 mm (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Two hydraulic struts (travel 93 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 18
Rear tyres: 130/80 - 17
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Single disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Front brake
Floating brake disc, 4-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
2-piston brake caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Floating brake disc, 4-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
2-piston brake caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The Triumph Bonneville T100 vintage 2021 is a harmonious bike through and through. The components around the magnificent 900 Twin are super coordinated. Nothing surprises or seems inappropriate. If you think the 900 cc engine offers too little power and therefore tends to 1200cc models from Triumph, you should definitely take a test drive. We find the small engine more casual and more suitable for retro bikes.The competition for the T100 comes mainly from within the company: the Street Twin and the Street Scrambler have the same engine and are similar in many ways. But they are not as classic as the T100, so if the retro style is important to you, this Bonnie is the right place for you. As an alternative, in our opinion, the Kawasaki W800, the Guzzi V7 and the Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor come into question.
We kindly received the test machine from Triumph Hamburg.
Small but loyal fan base
What remains as a conclusion? The Moto Guzzi V7 can be found in an unfamiliar neighborhood: Similar to choppers or super athletes, the Guzzi serves a relatively small target group. The brand's fans appreciate what others may find quirky.
A motorcycle like this will never make it into the top 10 of the registration statistics. It is not difficult to see this as a value in itself with the immensely characterful Moto Guzzi.
The test bike was provided to us by ZTS in Hamburg.
