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A Stunning Blend of Tradition and Modernity.
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The design of the V7 Classic mirrors Moto Guzzi’s expertise and history with a mixture of various V7 model characteristics. Some of it comes from the luxurious special like its chrome and decorations and some from the Sport from which it takes its tank.
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The inheritance of the classic beauty of such details along with modern day technology and the latest styling have created a stunning blend of tradition and modernity that pays homage to one of the best examples of Italian design of the 60's and 70's. The lines can be recognized immediately and are made even more attractive by numerous additional touches of styling. Apart from all the chromed items, these touches include the spoked wheels, the cigar shaped exhausts, the instruments that clearly resemble the Veglia-Borletti ones from the 70's and the flat elongated saddle with the Moto Guzzi name at the back.
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The V7 Classic gives the immediate impression of being compact, agile, and easy to ride. These impressions are a far cry from the original models that were designed for more experienced riders that could handle the power output of what was the first Italian produced maxi-moto.
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Now the new V7 Classic meets the needs of present-day motorcycling and offers versatility, low running costs, reliability, and low environmental impact while still being an iconic motorbike.
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Simplicity is Another Word for Comfort.
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The V7 Classic is a light compact motorbike and offers an immediate sense of control thanks to the natural riding position that is an integral part of its unmistakeable style.
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Due to this natural riding position, the rider will hardly have to move an inch along the slight flare on both sides of the V7 tank and will find it easy both getting on and off the bike in true classic 70's style.
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This factor also provides great comfort to pillion passengers that no longer have to be contortionists to climb aboard the new generous V7 Classic saddle.
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The perfect, slightly forward positioning of the foot pegs and the wide handlebars complete the layout of a machine that is as comfortable to ride as it is a pleasure.
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The rear suspension with its twin shock absorbers provides 118 millimeters of travel as well as pre-load adjustment to suit differing riding conditions. The cockpit houses 70’s style Veglia-Borletti instruments but, as a reminder that we are riding a modern-day bike, we have a twin display showing time and external temperature along with a total and partial mileage readout that integrates perfectly with the elegant speedometer and rev counter.
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Agile and Manageable to Suit any Rider.
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To make the V7 highly versatile meant creating a frame that was just as good at dealing with the daily business of city roundabouts as at negotiating mountain passes without losing any of Moto Guzzi’s traditional touring characteristics.
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The frame has been manufactured with the highest quality materials to provide superb road holding and stability that make it easy and a pleasure to ride not just for inexperienced riders but for experts too.
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The key to the bike lies in its twin cradle frame with removable bolt-on lower components. Great attention was paid to the steering geometry where the rake is set at 27° 50’ to ensure stability and precision when cornering. Of no less importance are the 40 millimeter Marzocchi forks. Travel on the front suspension is 130 millimeters and works in combination with two adjustable rear shock absorbers with 118 millimeter travel. Braking is looked after by a 320 millimeter floating disc at the front and a 260 millimeter disc at the rear. The V7 Classic is fitted with 18 inch wheels up front and 17 inches at the rear with high profile tires so as to offer superb handling and feed-back characteristics.
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Torque for Fun and All the Power You Need.
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Famed for its reliability and low consumption, the 744 cubic centimeter 90° V-twin (bore and stroke - 80 millimeters by 74 millimeters) houses special graphite low wear pistons and aluminum alloy cylinders.
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The small block from Mandello is fed by an electronic Weber Marelli fuel injection system with 36 millimeter throttle bodies and a Lambda probe that puts the engine firmly into the Euro 3 homologation category. The five-speed gearbox is precise with neutral easy to find and the ratios have been chosen for touring purposes to provide an exciting, immediate response.
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In terms of maximum performance, maximum torque of 54.7 Newton meters comes in at only 3,600 revolutions per minute. That doesn’t mean poor acceleration however as the maximum power output of nearly 50 CV is synchronized to perfection with the characteristics of the V7 Classic. This bike has no need to race against the clock, it just has to enjoy itself. Like every Moto Guzzi, the booming sound from the V-twin says it all.
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It has to be said that the music from the V7 Classic’s twin exhausts is probably the best ever from any Moto Guzzi.
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Tanks and side panels with 70's style Moto Guzzi graphics.
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Twin saddle with 70's style Moto Guzzi name.
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Chromed passenger grab handles.
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Chromed rocker boxes.
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Spoked wheels.
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Chromed heat shields.
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Chromed instrumentation.
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70's style instrument graphics.
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Color coded rear mudguard.
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Chromed rear light cluster.
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Chromed locking tank filler.
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744 cubic centimeter, 90° V two-valve twin.
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Weber Marelli electronic fuel injection.
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Single plate clutch.
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New high performance exhaust system.
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5-speed gearbox.
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Euro 3.
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ALS steel tubular twin cradle with removable lower components.
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40 millimeter front forks.
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Pre-load and rebound adjustable twin rear shock absorbers.
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Front Brakes: 320 millimeter disc and 4 (opposed) piston calipers.
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Rear Brakes: 260 millimeter disc with floating caliper fitted with 2 parallel pistons.
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Spoked wheels.
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Metzeler Lasertec 100/90 - 18 56H TL front tire.
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Metzeler Lasertec 130/80 - 17 65H TL rear tire.
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Specs, Quotes, Overview
Standard Features