For 50 years the iconic V7 stands as one of the most celebrated and well-known Moto Guzzi models. The model was first released in Italy in 1967, fifty years later, Moto Guzzi introduces the third act of a first work: the V7 III.
The V7 is the brand’s best-seller since 2009 and constitutes the Moto Guzzi entry-level bike. The new V7 III is available in the three well-known and popular versions – Special, Racer and Stone, The Stone comes in a matte styling that stands out for in black graphics. The Special has a more classic style dominated by chroming, more in line with the design of the forerunner while the Racer represents the sports heritage of Moto Guzzi. This year the V7 range has now been expanded to include a fourth version, the Anniversario, which pays homage to fifty years of the V7 model with a limited numbered edition of just 750 units.
Moto Guzzi V7 III: Technical Specifications
Displacement Bore Travel Timing system |
744 cc 80 mm 74 mm 2 valves with light alloy pushrods and rockers |
Max Power | 38 kW (52 HP) at 6200 rpm |
Maximum torque at crankshaft | 60 Nm at 4900 rpm |
Exhaust system | 3-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe |
Cooling Frame Wheelbase Trail Headstock angle |
Air double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel 1463 mm 106 mm 26.4° |
Front suspension Travel: |
Ø 40 mm hydraulic telescopic fork 130 mm |
Rear suspension
Wheel travel |
die cast light alloy swing arm with 2 shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload (Öhlins fully adjustable for Racer) 93 mm (shock absorber travel 80 mm) (Stone/Special/Anniversario) 96 mm (shock absorber travel 75 mm) for Racer |
Front Brake | Ø 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo callipers with 4 differently sized opposed pistons |
Rear brake | Ø 260 mm, stainless steel disc, floating calliper with 2 pistons |
Front wheel | 18″ in lightweight alloy (Stone), spoked (Special/Racer/Anniversario)100/90 (110/80 R18 as alternative) |
Rear wheel | 17″ in lightweight alloy (Stone), spoked (Special/Racer/Anniversario)130/80 |
Saddle height Length Height Minimum ground clearance: |
770 mm 2,185 mm 1110 mm 150 mm |
Fuel tank capacity | 21 litres (including 4 litre reserve) |
Kerb weight | 189 kg (Stone) – 193 (Special/Anniversario) |
Kerb weight | 209 kg (Stone) – 213 (Special/Anniversario) |
Price (+ORC) $12,990 (Stone), $13,990 (Special), $16,490 (Racer, $16,990 (Anniversario)