V7 Classic
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In 1967 the first "big" Italian bike appeared on the motorcycle market: the Moto Guzzi V7. The brainchild of Giulio Cesare Carcano, the V7 made its debut with a 2-clylinder 90° V-twin mounted across the frame and a cylinder capacity of 703cc, a record for the time.
The bike was an immediate success with both press and public, and the V7 helped make Moto Guzzi’s name throughout the world, as a producer of prestigious, comfortable, elegant and reliable motorcycles. For many owners it was the expression of an important part of their lives, youthful memories of carefree times, trips with friends, in a resplendent historical period for the brand.
Forty years later, this positive heritage, in combination with the current full-blown relaunch of the brand, is the inspiration behind the new V7 Classic. A bike with a strong character, which derives from the interpretation of a concept of essential beauty, hailing to the style of the original V7, but with all the modern technology that the legendary ancestor could never have. Modern technical equipment, chassis and a Euro3 750cc engine, the line of the fuel tank hails to the old V7 Classic, running narrow and streamlined along the tubes of the frame to meet the seat, perfectly flat and mounted solid with the rear mudguard. The storage compartments on the sides blend into the style of the famous ancestor, with the same side view.
The charm of the V7 Classic is also expressed by the bright chrome work, such as on the exhaust pipes, the shock absorbers, the rear light, the fuel cap, the front light, the comfortable handlebars and the surround of the speedometer and rev counter.
EngineType 90° V-Twin, 4 stroke
Cylinders Aluminum alloy with Gilnisil treatment
Pistons Forged with 2 inner liner and 1 oil control ring
Cooling System Air cooled
Displacement 744 cc
Bore and stroke 80x74 mm
Comp ratio 9,6:1
Timing system 2 overhead valves with light alloy push-rod
Fuel system Weber-Marelli electric injection
Starting Sys Electric
Exhaust 3 Ways catalyzed with sonda Lambda
Frame Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel
Front suspension Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 40 mm
Front wheel travel 130 mm
Rear suspension Swinging arm in light cast alloy with two dampers, preload adjustable
Rear wheel travel 118 mm
Braking system Brembo Serie Oro
Front brake Single stainless steel floating disc, Ø 320 mm; 4 piston calipers
Rear brake Single steel disc, Ø 260 mm
Wheels Spoke light alloy
Front rim 2.5"x18"
Rear rim 3.5"x17"
Tire Front Metzeler Lasertec 100/90 18 56 HTL
Tire Rear Metzeler Lasertec 130/80 17 65 HTL
Length/Width/Height: 86”/31.5”/43.9”
Wheelbase: 57”
Saddle Height: 31.7”
Dry Weight: 401.2 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.5 gallons (reserve 0.7 gallon)
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