Moto Guzzi V7 Racer Review
We review the beautiful Moto Guzzi V7 that we rode in our Big Sur adventure.
The beautiful cafe racer in MotoGeo’s Big Sur Adventure was the Moto Guzzi V7 Racer.
Now fuel injected and with a more reliable and efficient engine, Jamie Robinson tells you how Moto Guzzi have taken the next step in using modern components with a classic design, to bring you a unique and enjoyable ride.
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V7 Racer Specs
| ENGINE | |
| Type | 90° V-twin 4-stroke |
| Capacity | 744 cc |
| Maximum power | 37 kW (50HP) at 6,200 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 42.7 ft lbs. / 58Nm at 5,000 rpm |
| Fuel system | Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection. |
| Exhaust system | Three-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| Gearbox | 5 speeds with cardan final drive |
| Lubrication | forced circulation with lobe pump – circuit capacity: 1.78 Kg |
| Final drive | CA.R.C. Compact Reactive Shaft Drive |
| Clutch | Dry single plate with flexible couplings |
| CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES | |
| Frame | Double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable rear subframe |
| Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork with 40 mm stanchions |
| Rear suspension | Light alloy swing arm with 2 fully adjustable Bitubo shock absorbers |
| Brake system | Brembo |
| Front brake | 320 mm Ø stainless steel disc, Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated pistons |
| Rear brake | 260 mm stainless steel disc, brembo double piston floating caliper |
| Wheels | Aluminium spoked black anodised rims |
| Front wheel | 18″, 100/90 |
| Rear wheel | 17″, 130/80 |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length | 86 inches – 2184mm |
| Max width | 31.5 inches – 800mm |
| Height | 43.8 inches – 1112mm |
| Saddle height | 31.6 in. (30.7 in. opt.) – 805 mm (780 mm opt.) |
| Curb weight | 395 pounds – 179 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 5.8 gallons – 22 liters |
| Reserve | 1 gallon – 4 liters |
