The V7 was first released in 1967.
The Moto Guzzi V7 Racer features a 750cc, 90-degree V-Twin engine along with a chrome fuel tank, red frame, and suede saddle. It also has adjustable billet rear sets, lightweight triple clamps, and Bitubo rear suspension units with adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping.
Specifications, 2015 Model
| Engine | |
| Type | 90° V-twin engine, 4 stroke. OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Cooling | Air cooled |
| Engine capacity | 744 cc |
| Bore & stroke | 80 x 74 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Timing system diagram | Intake valve opens 18° BTDC Intake valve closes 50° ABDC Exhaust valve opens 53° BBDC Exhaust Valve closes 15° ATDC |
| Max. power | 37 kW (50HP) at 6200 rpm |
| Max. torque | 60 Nm at 2800 rpm |
| Fuel supply | Magneti Marelli MIU G3 ECU with integrated 38 mm single throttle body |
| Exhaust system | Two into two with balance pipe, three way catalytic converter, twin lambda probe |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
| Transmission | |
| Gearbox | 5 speed |
| Gear ratios | 1st 11/26 = 2.36:1 2nd 14/23 = 1.64:1 3rd 18/23 = 1.27:1 4th 18/19 = 1.05:1 5th 22/25 = 0.9:1 |
| Primary drive | Helical gear set, ratio: 16/21 = 1.31:1 |
| Final drive | Hypoid gear set, ratio: 8/33 = 4.82:1 |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | Double cradle steel tubular frame |
| Wheelbase | 1449 mm |
| Trail | 109 mm |
| Rake | 27°50’ |
| Front suspension | 40 mm fork with hydraulic damping |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm |
| Rear suspension | Cast alloy swingarm, twin shocks with adjustable spring preload |
| Rear wheel travel | 118 mm |
| Front brake | Single Ø 320 mm stainless steel disc, Brembo radial mounted 4 spot calliper |
| Rear brake | 260 mm stainless steel disc, Brembo 2 spot floating calliper |
| Wheels | Spoked with alloy rim, inner tube |
| Front tyre | 100/90 – 18 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80 – 17 |
| Electrical System | |
| System voltage | 12V |
| Battery | 12V – 12AH |
| Alternator | 12V – 350W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2185 mm |
| Width | 730 mm |
| Height | 1115 mm |
| Saddle height | 805 mm |
| Min. ground clearance | 182 mm |
| Kerb weight | 198 kg |
| Dry weight | 176 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21 Litres |
| Reserve | 4 Litres |
Source: John Sample Group
