Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the classic motorcycle segment, the 2020 Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer utilizes a 853 cc (52.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. 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 5-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 818 mm (32.2 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,465 mm (57.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.99 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 301 km (187 miles) between fill-ups.
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
Theoretical Range
~301 km (187 mi)
Engine
Displacement853.0 ccm (52.05 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, 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
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch170 mm diameter single disc with integrated flexible couplings
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.99 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.14 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases115.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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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
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