2012
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 390215 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | V7 Classic |
| Price | US$ 8790. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Brembo Serie Oro |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 100/90-18 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 27.5° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo Serie Oro |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Swinging arm in light cast alloy with two dampers, preload adjustable |
| Reartyre | 130/80-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 118 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheels | Spoke light alloy |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 80.0 x 74.0 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Single disc, dry, with cush drive |
| Compression | 9.6:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 744.00 ccm (45.40 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | 3 ways catalyzed with Lambda sensor |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | 90° V-Twin. 2 overhead valves with light alloy push-rod. |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Weber-Marelli |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Lubricationsystem | By lobes with pressure pump |
| Torque | 54.70 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.3 ft.lbs) @ 3600 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Guzzi black, White diamond, Ibis red |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Overalllength | 2,185 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| 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.