2012
Moto Guzzi V7 Cafe Classic - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 159983 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | V7 Cafe Classic |
| Price | US$ 8990. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | ALS steel tubular dismountable twin cradle |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Stainless steel disc 4 opposed calipers of differing diameters |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Marzocchi Ø 40 mm telescopic front forks |
| Fronttyre | 110/90-18 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 27.5° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. bremo |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Oscillating light alloy swingarm with 2 pre-load adjustable shock absorbers. |
| Reartyre | 130/80-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 118 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheels | Spoken steel rims |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 80.0 x 74.0 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dry single plate with flexible couplings |
| Compression | 9.6:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 744.00 ccm (45.40 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Primary drive: helical gears, ratio: 16/21=1 : 1,3125. Secondary drive: shaft drive, ratio 8/33=1 : 4,825 |
| Emissiondetails | Three-way catalyzer with lambda probe. |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | V 90 twin .Aluminum alloycylinders with Gilnisil treatment. |
| Exhaustsystem | Twin raised silencers. |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Weber-Marelli |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Lubricationsystem | By lobes with pressure pump |
| Power | 47.61 HP (34.8 kW)) @ 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 54.70 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.3 ft.lbs) @ 3600 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Solaris Yellow |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 182 mm (7.2 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,185 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.2616 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 2.50 litres (0.66 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 198.0 kg (436.5 pounds) |
About Moto Guzzi
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Carlo Guzzi, Giorgio Parodi, Giovanni Ravelli
Best Known For:
Transverse V-twins, shaft drive, and distinctive Italian character (V7, Le Mans, California)
Company History
Founded on Lake Como in 1921, Moto Guzzi is one of motorcycling’s oldest continuous makers. After pioneering wind-tunnel work and racing success in the 1930s–50s, Guzzi created its enduring signature: the air-cooled transverse V-twin with shaft drive. This architecture gives the bikes their rhythm and silhouette, from classic V7 standards to the Le Mans sportbikes that defined Italian speed for a generation. Touring models like the California added long-haul credibility, while police and military contracts affirmed durability. Through ownership changes, Guzzi’s identity persisted: engines that start every spring, frames that communicate, and a mechanical honesty that feels artisanal. Modern Guzzis pair ABS/traction control with that familiar crankcase thrum, and new platforms have nudged performance and refinement forward without abandoning the brand’s soul. Historically, Moto Guzzi marries engineering quirk and everyday friendliness—the rare brand where a century of history rides along without becoming baggage.