Built around Moto Guzzi's classic motorcycle platform, the 2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer relies on a 853 cc (52.1 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 62 Nm (45.7 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 64.5 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 Roamer measures 199 kg (439 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.62 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,478 mm (58.2 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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.
Specific Output
64.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.28 HP/kg (3.62 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,000–6,250 rpm
Standover Height
750 mm (29.5 in)
Engine
Displacement853.0 ccm (52.05 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power55.0 HP (40.1 kW)) @ 6250 RPM
Torque62.0 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.7 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Fuel SystemInjection. Weber-Marelli
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch170 mm diameter single disc with integrated flexible couplings
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
