Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition 2025 vs. BMW R 12 2025

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition 2025

BMW R 12 2025

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition 2025 compared to BMW R 12 2025

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition 2025

BMW R 12 2025

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition 2025

BMW R 12 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	65 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	73 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	40 mm	Diameter	45 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	754 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
Range	Range	306 km	Range	274 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, Lighting	Equipment	Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 12 2025

The BMW R12 is more than just a stylish cruiser. It offers comfort, power and surprising agility - a bike to love for long journeys and short trips alike.

Powerful boxer engine

Lots of charisma but still smooth throttle response

Comfortable but low seating position

Agile handling despite cruiser design

Excellent brakes

Good lean angle-dependent traction control

High-quality cornering ABS

Comfortable riding on long lengths

Great features available

Classic design with a modern touch

Stable road holding

Good feedback even on slippery surfaces

Uncomfortable suspension on poor roads

Footrests quickly touch the ground when riding sporty

Relatively high clutch effort

Little travel limits universal character somewhat

Price Comparison Average Market Price Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition vs BMW R 12

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Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition 2025 vs. BMW R 12 2025

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition 2025 compared to BMW R 12 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition 2025

BMW R 12 2025

Price Comparison Average Market Price Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition vs BMW R 12

Price Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Special Edition

Price BMW R 12

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