Moto Guzzi V 65 Lario (1985-) vs Moto Guzzi V7 Classic (2008) vs MV Agusta 250 Turismo Raid (1957-60) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight (2010)
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| Make: | Moto Guzzi | Moto Guzzi | MV Agusta | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | V 65 Lario | V7 Classic | 250 Turismo Raid | Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight |
| Years: | 1985- | 2008 | 1957-60 | 2010 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 643 cc / 39.2 cu-in | 744 cc / 45.4 cu-in | 246 cc / 15.0 cu-in | 1199 cc / 73.2 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 64 mm | 80 x 74 mm | 69 x 66 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 | 7.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Induction: | 2x Dell'Orto PHBH30 carburetors | Weber- Marelli electronic injection | 24 mm carburettor | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Magneti Marelli electronic digital | Flywheel magneto | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft, ratio 4.825 | Chain | Belt |
| Frame: | Tubular cradle, disassemblable | Detachable tubular duplex cradle | Double cradle tubular and pressed steel | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic air assisted forks | Marzocchi Ø 40 mm telescopic front forks | Telescopic hydraulic fork | ∅39mm Fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm with twin adjustable Koni stats. | Swinging arm in light cast alloy with two dampers and adjustable preload | Swingarm with hydraulic shocks | Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 270mm discs 2 piston caliper | Single 320mm discs 2 piston calipers | 200mm Drum | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 235mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper | 200mm Drum | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 100/70-18 | 3.00-19 | MT90B16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90-16 | 130/80-17 | 3.25-19 | 150/80-B16 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 13.7 L / 3.6 US gal |