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Moto Guzzi V7 700cc

Moto Guzzi V7 700cc

Model year V7 1967-1969

Engine: 4-stroke 90 degree V-twin 80 x 70 mm / 703.3 cc

Compression ratio 9:1

Output 40 hp at 5000 rpm

Cylinder head light alloy with valve seat inserts

Cylinder  light alloy with chromed liner

Valve arrangement  overhead

Valve gear  push rod and rocker arm

Ignition: coil

Carburettor: Dell'Orto SS I 29 DS, SS I 29 D 

Lubrication: wet sump and gear driven pressure pump

Clutch  dry dual plate type

Gearbax foot-change 4-speed constant-mesh

Transmission primary, gear driven; final drive, shaft

Frame  tubular duplex cradle

Wheelbase 1445 mm

Front suspension  teledraulic fork

Rear suspension swinging arm with teledraulic dampers

Wheels   spoked with 18 x 3.00 rims

Tyres  4.00-18"

Brakes expansion type: front, manual (twin-cam); rear, pedal

Weight   230 kgs

Max speed approx. 164 km/h

Normal consumption (Cuna stds.) 7.3 litres per 100 kms

Fuel tank capacity  20 litres

Oil capacity  3 litres

Source: Moto Guzzi Database NL.