MOTO GUZZI V7 Classic (2010-2011) Specs, Performance & Photos

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.

It was intended to recall the two most successful models of the earlier days, like the V7 Special manufactured in 1969 and the V7 Sport produced in 1972, representing Moto Guzzi's manufacturing success since the Second World War.

In 2010, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic, a motorcycle based on a proven recipe that carried on the acclaimed looks and feel of the 1970s, complemented by the latest technologies.

The 2010 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic had installed a 744cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank managed by a Weber-Marelli fuel injection system. As for the power figures, the engine boasted 49 hp at 6,800 rpm and 56 Nm (41 lb-ft) torque at 3,600 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission controlled by a single-plate dry clutch and sent to the rear end through a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 165 kph (103 mph).

From top speed to a complete stop, the bike relied on a 320 mm disc on the front wheel engaged by a dual-piston caliper and a 260 mm disc on the rear wheel tied to a two-piston caliper.