Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition (2023) vs Horex VR6 Classic (2014) vs Laverda 650 Ghost (1995) vs Indian Challenger (2020) vs Laverda 750S (1969-70)
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| Make: | Moto Guzzi | Horex | Laverda | Indian | Laverda |
| Model: | V9 Bobber Special Edition | VR6 Classic | 650 Ghost | Challenger | 750S |
| Years: | 2023 | 2014 | 1995 | 2020 | 1969-70 |
| Engine: | Transversal 90° V-twin, 4-stroke, 2-valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V6, 15 degree V-angle mirrored cylinder offset, triple overhead cam, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, PowerPlus, 60° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 853 cc / 52.0 cu-in | 1218 cc / 74.32 cu-in | 668 cc / 40.7 cu-in | 1768 cc / 108 cu-in | 744 cc / 45.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 77 mm | 68.2 x 55.4 mm | 78.5 x 69 mm | 108 x 96.5 mm | 80 x 74 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Marelli MIU single-body electronic injection, integrated management of traction control on 2 levels | Twin Weber-Marelli electronic injection | EFI with 52mm dual-bore throttle bodies | 2x 29mm Dell'Orto vhb30 carburetors | |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 65 hp / 47.8 kW @ 6800 rpm | 126 hp / 92.0 kW @ @ 8500 rpm | 70 hp / 52 kW @ 8000 rpm | 122 hp / 90 kW @ 5500 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 6900 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 speeds (with overdrive top gear) | 6 Speed | 6 speed | 6 Speed with overdrive | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Double universal joint and double bevel gear units (8/33 ratio = 1: 4.125) | Chain | Chain | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 40mm Standard fork | Öhlins upside-down fork (Ø 43 mm) with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Inverted 41mm adjustable rebound and compression dampening | 43mm Inverted telescopic fork | Marzocchi telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. | Öhlins TTX36 GP suspension struts with adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping and built-in hydraulic spring preload adjustment | Monoshock adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression dampening | Spring-preload adjustable Fox shock | Swinging arm dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single 320 mm stainless steel floating disc, Brembo opposed four-piston callipers | 2x 320mm disc. ABS. Radial 4-piston calipers. Bremo. | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston caliper | 2x 320mm floating discs, with radially mounted Brembo 4-piston caliper | 230mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260 mm stainless steel floating disc, Brembo opposed two-piston callipers | Single 264mm disc. ABS. 2-piston caliper. Bremo | Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 290mm floating disc, 2-piston caliper | 200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 - 16 | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/60-17 | 130/60B19 66H Metzeler Cruisetec | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/80 B 16 | 190/55-ZR17 | 160/60-17 | 180/60R16 80H Metzeler Cruisetec | 4.00-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 USA gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 22.7 Litres / 6 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |