V9 Bobber

2016 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2016 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber relies on a 850 cc (51.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 55 HP (40.1 kW) at 6,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 64.4 Nm (47.5 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 64.7 HP per liter and a 3,250 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (6,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the V9 Bobber measures 200 kg (441 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.64 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,478 mm (58.2 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2016 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.