MOTO GUZZI V7 Classic (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2011, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic, the base model in Mandello's line-up that came with the retro attitude these bikes became famous for. It packed the same specifications as the previous model without any modifications.

The Moto Guzzi V7 Classic was a retro-styled, V-twin-powered motorcycle presented at the 2007 Milan Motorcycle Show as a proposal for the vintage-style motorcycle market. It was based on the Breva 750 model with limited chassis and engine variations.

The bike's visual department was characterized by retro elements, such as a round headlight up front, a wide handlebar, a bulbous fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, and six-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike's steel frame was coupled to a 40 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front, offering 130 mm of travel, and twin adjustable shock absorbers on the rear tied to an aluminum swingarm, delivering 118 mm wheel travel.

The braking power was achieved by a 320 mm floating steel disc on the front wheel engaged by a four-piston caliper and a 260 mm stainless steel disc on the rear squeezed by a dual-piston caliper.

The 2011 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic was powered by a 744cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine mounted underneath the fuel tank, delivering 48 hp at 6,200 rpm and 58 Nm (40 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.